Kirby Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0PW 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 0PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0PN, PO2 0PE, PO2 0PR, PO2 0PP, PO2 0PL, PO2 0NN, PO2 0NS, PO2 0NP, PO2 0NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 0PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.5% | 35.3% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 50.4% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 45.7% | 47.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 39.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 9.4% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.7% | 13.2% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 14.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 11.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 20.4% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 33.2% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 90% | 89.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 85.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 85.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 86% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirby Road was 88.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Copnor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirby Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Copnor and the 286th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-01-20 | £479,500 |
| 90 Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-10-04 | £421,671 |
| 92 Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-12-08 | £396,533 |
| 96 Kirby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,950 | 1996-06-28 | £473,843 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | 4out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,366 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,322 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab House | 224 London Road, Portsmouth | 398 yd | |
| Porto Grill A Taberna | 245 London Road, Portsmouth | 447 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 243 London Road, Portsmouth | 447 yd | |
| The Devils Cafe Bar Ltd | 146 London Road, Portsmouth | 478 yd | |
| Copnor Kitchen | Shop, 269 Copnor Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Post Office Social Club | 134A, London Road | 531 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Public House, 163 London Road | 560 yd | |
| The Clarence Pub | Public House, 118 London Road | 585 yd | |
| Star And Garter | 230 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 606 yd | |
| Lord Chichester | 182 Chichester Road, Portsmouth | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalimar Takeaway | Shop, 239 London Road | 428 yd | |
| Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van | Kiosk, College Park | 457 yd | |
| French Doner Kebab Grill And Shake | 187 London Road, Portsmouth | 477 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 171 London Road, Portsmouth | 496 yd | |
| Excell Fish Bar | 291 London Road, Portsmouth | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 616 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 677 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 774 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy BATTENBURG AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 527 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 702 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 957 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 982 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 993 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Centre ALEX WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc Training Ground COPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| The Mountbatten Leisure Centre TWYFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,045 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.