Derby Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 8HR is located in the Nelson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derby Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 8HW, PO2 8BP, PO2 8BH, PO2 8BG, PO2 8LT, PO2 8BA, PO2 8LQ, PO2 8HN, PO2 8LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO2 8HR 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 | 54.2% | 50.2% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.8% | 4.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around PO2 8HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54% 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 | 43.8% | 54% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 25.2% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 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 | 41.1% | 44.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 34.1% | -9.0% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 17.6% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.5% | 25.7% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 8% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.2% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 23.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.2% | 80.4% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -1.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 86.2% | 77.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 77.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 172.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% higher than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Derby Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Nelson and the 142nd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat And Cellar 50 Derby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £168,950 | 2025-07-25 | £165,184 |
| 18 Derby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-03-26 | £296,493 |
| 62 Derby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-02-03 | £274,965 |
| 50A Derby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-12-07 | £130,787 |
| 32 Derby Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-11-24 | £249,590 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Junior School Stamshaw Junior School , Tipner Road PO2 8QH | 2out of 4 | 761 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,943 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,943 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,467 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 | 3,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,504 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 | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 893 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,707 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teeny Town Ltd | Derby Road, Portsmouth | 5 yd | |
| Napoli's Pizza & Pasta | 117 London Road, Portsmouth | 171 yd | |
| Roberto's | 101 London Road, Portsmouth | 171 yd | |
| Laughter's Kitchen | 105 London Road, Portsmouth | 171 yd | |
| Blue Cobra | 87 London Road, Portsmouth | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tavern | 47 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth | 167 yd | |
| Thatchers | Public House, 95 London Road | 173 yd | |
| The Clarence Pub | Public House, 118 London Road | 233 yd | |
| Sir John Baker | 80 London Road, Portsmouth | 263 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Public House, 163 London Road | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken's Kebabs And Speedy Pizza | 97 London Road, Portsmouth | 180 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 53 London Road, Portsmouth | 210 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd North End | 75 London Road, Portsmouth | 210 yd | |
| De Garden Restaurant & Takeaway | 116 London Road, Portsmouth | 215 yd | |
| Uncle Sam's Hamburger Express | 102 London Road, Portsmouth | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 161 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 210 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 215 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 385 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 245 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 479 yd |
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 592 yd | |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 617 yd | |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| The Mountbatten Leisure Centre TWYFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,036 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,065 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 1,069 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 | 95.1% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.