Twyford Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 8HY 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 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 8JE, PO2 8HZ, PO2 8HX, PO2 8JF, PO2 8JR, PO2 8JD, PO2 8JN, PO2 8JT, PO2 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO2 8HY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 40% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 42.9% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49.1% | 53% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 27.8% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.3% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around PO2 8HY this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.1% | 31.4% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 13.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 86.6% | -9.0% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 92.5% | 78.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 13.1% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 78% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.9% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Twyford Avenue was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.5% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Twyford Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Nelson and the 17th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-03-15 | £189,823 |
| 167A Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £1,578,078 | 2019-12-10 | £1,705,880 |
| 177 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-08-31 | £216,316 |
| 173 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2016-11-02 | £227,447 |
| 179 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £146,500 | 2015-12-11 | £205,400 |
PO2 8HY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 415 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Junior School Stamshaw Junior School , Tipner Road PO2 8QH | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 1,085 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 | 1,868 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,430 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 | 1,281 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 | 567 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,895 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 3,147 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 | 324 yd | |
| Napoli's Pizza & Pasta | 117 London Road, Portsmouth | 414 yd | |
| Roberto's | 101 London Road, Portsmouth | 414 yd | |
| Laughter's Kitchen | 105 London Road, Portsmouth | 414 yd | |
| Blue Cobra | 87 London Road, Portsmouth | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portland Arms | Portland Arms, 136 - 138 Stamshaw Road | 147 yd | |
| Mother Shipton | Public House, 223 Twyford Avenue | 161 yd | |
| The Stamshaw Lake Angling Club | Ranelagh Road, Portsmouth | 252 yd | |
| Derby Tavern | 47 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth | 308 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Public House, 163 London Road | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hong Kong Takeaway | 222 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 101 yd | |
| Stamshaw Takeaway | 249 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 208 yd | |
| Bento Box | 77 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 274 yd | |
| Coronation Fish Bar | 106 North End Avenue, Portsmouth | 331 yd | |
| Corner Chippy | 47 Widley Road, Portsmouth | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 453 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 484 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 537 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 680 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 271 yd | |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| The Mountbatten Leisure Centre TWYFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 880 yd | |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 888 yd |
| Hms Excellent HMS EXCELLENT HMS EXCELLENT CORNWELL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 901 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.