Kirby Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0PS is located in the Copnor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0PT, PO2 0RJ, PO2 0PX, PO2 0RG, PO2 0PY, PO2 0PP, PO2 0PR, PO2 0NR, PO2 0QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 0PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.8% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.9% | 35.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 48.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 52.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 20.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9.9% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.8% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 21.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 24.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90% | 93% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 91.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1.1% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirby Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Copnor average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 147.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121A Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-03-27 | £192,300 |
| The Top Floor Flat 121 Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-02-05 | £203,680 |
| 107A Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-02 | £151,030 |
| The Top Floor Flat 121 Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-03-10 | £168,807 |
| 115 Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-09-24 | £471,364 |
PO2 0PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Park Infant School Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Junior School Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 179 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyndhurst Junior School Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | - not rated | 179 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 195 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 3,998 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 1,364 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Portsmouth Boys' School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary School Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 389 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Centre for Children Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 447 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 847 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copnor Kitchen | Shop, 269 Copnor Road | 386 yd | |
| Delight Cafe | 323 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 426 yd | |
| Cafe Mardin | 287 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 426 yd | |
| Best Kebab House | 224 London Road, Portsmouth | 503 yd | |
| Copnor Methodist Church - Wesley Rooms Coffee Bar | 163 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star And Garter | 230 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 449 yd | |
| Golden Hind | 384 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 579 yd | |
| Lord Chichester | 182 Chichester Road, Portsmouth | 646 yd | |
| Copnor Snooker Club | 137 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 657 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 51 Torrington Road, Portsmouth | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van | Kiosk, College Park | 278 yd | |
| Daddy's Kitchen | 351 - 353 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 549 yd | |
| Nisa Local / Subway | 351 - 353 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 549 yd | |
| Shalimar Takeaway | Shop, 239 London Road | 554 yd | |
| Petes Fish And Chips | 181 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 792 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 852 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy BATTENBURG AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 403 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc Training Ground COPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Moneyfields Sports & Social Club MONEYFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Portsmouth) COPNOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,019 yd |
| Playfootball Portsmouth Copnor Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,029 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 1,043 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.