New Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 7QS is located in the Fratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO1 5RU, PO2 7RJ, PO2 7QA, PO1 5RQ, PO2 7NP, PO1 5RJ, PO2 7PZ, PO2 7RG, PO1 5RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO2 7QS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 55.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 44.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO2 7QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.9% | 54.5% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 23.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 45.5% | 44.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 39.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 19.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 16.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.3% | 21.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 17.7% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 93.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 91.3% | 83.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 10.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 84.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 1.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 222.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.4% higher than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Baffins and the 99th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 172.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119B New Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-07-23 | £122,213 |
| 179A New Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2025-03-07 | £72,861 |
| Flat 6 Josaphine Mews, 173 - 175 New Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-02-05 | £137,675 |
| 147 New Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2025-01-10 | £144,083 |
| 161 New Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-06-28 | £123,219 |
PO2 7QS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Junior School New Road , PO2 7RW | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infant School Inverness Road , PO1 5QR | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Copnor Primary School Copnor Road , PO3 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,000 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 | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 682 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 2,474 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Taj Mahal | 54 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 451 yd | |
| Central Point | 22-24, Kingston Road | 492 yd | |
| Yan Woo | 33 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 500 yd | |
| India Gate & Grillato | 1 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 525 yd | |
| Badass Burgers | Public House, 78 Chichester Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mermaid | 222 New Road, Portsmouth | 180 yd | |
| RAOB | 202-204, New Road | 180 yd | |
| The Graham Arms | 51 George Street, Portsmouth | 236 yd | |
| The Winchester Arms | 99 Winchester Road, Portsmouth | 341 yd | |
| The Druids Arms | 11-15, Binsteed Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tree | 125 New Road, Portsmouth | 2 yd | |
| Simla | 147 New Road, Portsmouth | 2 yd | |
| New Britannia Fish And Chips | 160 New Road, Portsmouth | 59 yd | |
| Ha Ha Chinese Take Away | 68 New Road, Portsmouth | 211 yd | |
| German Grill Burgers And Shakes | Shop, 82 Kingston Road | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 549 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 894 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 952 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 882 yd | |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Charles Dickens Activity Centre LAKE ROAD | tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Moneyfields Sports & Social Club MONEYFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 1,037 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 1.6% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.