Kensington Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0QY 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 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0QZ, PO2 0QT, PO2 0RB, PO2 0QU, PO2 0QX, PO2 0RA, PO2 0SW, PO3 5EG, PO2 0RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 0QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PO2 0QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 28.1% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 55.9% | 8.7% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 46.9% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.6% | 16.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.5% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 25.9% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 93.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 94.7% | 90.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kensington Road was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% lower than the Copnor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Copnor and the 128th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-26 | £362,096 |
| 140 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2024-06-28 | £361,509 |
| 138 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2024-02-13 | £411,940 |
| 120 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-08-30 | £386,562 |
| 140 Kensington Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-01-20 | £401,279 |
PO2 0QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO2 0QY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Kipling Road , Hilsea PO2 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Doyle Avenue , Hilsea PO2 9NE | 3out of 4 | 798 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 | 1,017 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 2,675 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 | 1,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,435 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 | 3out of 4 | 194 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 | 88 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delight Cafe | 323 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 155 yd | |
| Cafe Mardin | 287 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 155 yd | |
| Pompey Health And Fitness (Coffee Shop) | 442 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 375 yd | |
| Copnor Kitchen | Shop, 269 Copnor Road | 391 yd | |
| Best Kebab House | 224 London Road, Portsmouth | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hind | 384 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 235 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 51 Torrington Road, Portsmouth | 374 yd | |
| Star And Garter | 230 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 481 yd | |
| Green Posts | 371 London Road, Portsmouth | 649 yd | |
| Copnor Snooker Club | 137 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy's Kitchen | 351 - 353 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 198 yd | |
| Nisa Local / Subway | 351 - 353 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 198 yd | |
| Dan's Delights Ice Cream Van | Kiosk, College Park | 235 yd | |
| Ocean Swell | Shop, 405 Copnor Road | 378 yd | |
| He Wei Chinese Takeaway | 412 London Road, Portsmouth | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary Academy BATTENBURG AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 121 yd |
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 213 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc Training Ground COPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Portsmouth) COPNOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Playfootball Portsmouth Copnor Road | artificial grass pitch | 677 yd |
| Rugby Camp RUGBY CAMP RUGBY CAMP NORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 1,068 yd |
| Moneyfields Sports & Social Club MONEYFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,078 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Centre ALEX WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.