Balderton Close is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 0UQ is located in the Hilsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balderton Close, Portsmouth, PO2 0UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 0UG, PO2 9SA, PO2 0UF, PO2 0UJ, PO2 9NG, PO2 9QG, PO2 9QJ, PO2 0UL, PO2 0UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 0UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.2% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.8% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31.8% | 36.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 48.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 3.1% | -9.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.6% | 49.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.4% | 18.8% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 15.8% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 9.2% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 21.9% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 23.5% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93% | 86.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 91.6% | 81.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 81.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balderton Close was 99.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the Hilsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balderton Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hilsea and the 261st highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Balderton Close, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-01 | £272,081 |
| 13 Balderton Close, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-09-21 | £283,262 |
| 7 Balderton Close, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-25 | £326,195 |
| 19 Balderton Close, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-03-08 | £260,306 |
| 26 Balderton Close, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-03-09 | £263,890 |
PO2 0UQ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Doyle Avenue , Hilsea PO2 9NE | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Kipling Road , Hilsea PO2 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 302 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,621 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,909 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 | 1,501 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,150 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 | 925 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 | 693 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,839 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 4,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers Maritime Pantry | Maritime House, Conan Road | 367 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 493 yd | |
| Pompey Health And Fitness (Coffee Shop) | 442 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 606 yd | |
| Melted | 10 Hilsea Market, London Road | 697 yd | |
| The Pizza House | 11 Hilsea Market, London Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Posts | 371 London Road, Portsmouth | 384 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 51 Torrington Road, Portsmouth | 430 yd | |
| The Coach And Horses | London Road, Portsmouth | 516 yd | |
| Golden Hind | 384 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 754 yd | |
| Alexandra Bowls And Social Club | Alexandra Bowling And Social Club, Northern Parade | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dice Pizza | 444 London Road, Portsmouth | 244 yd | |
| Wok Express | 434 London Road, Portsmouth | 252 yd | |
| Giorgio's Pizza | Shop, 440 London Road | 259 yd | |
| Guru Express | Shop, 414 London Road | 331 yd | |
| Hilsea Fish Bar | Shop, 410 London Road | 331 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth | 654 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 344 yd |
| Utc Portsmouth LONDON ROAD | 465 yd | |
| Portsmouth Fc Training Ground COPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 574 yd |
| Playfootball Portsmouth Copnor Road | artificial grass pitch | 651 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Portsmouth) COPNOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy BATTENBURG AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 667 yd |
| Rugby Camp RUGBY CAMP RUGBY CAMP NORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Centre ALEX WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 802 yd |
| Mayfield School MAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 813 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.