Knox Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 8JJ 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 Knox Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 8JL, PO2 8JW, PO2 8HA, PO2 8EZ, PO2 8JP, PO2 8JS, PO2 8EY, PO2 8EX, PO2 8HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO2 8JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 54.4% | 49.3% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 50.7% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 39.4% | 51.5% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 28.7% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 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 | 44.2% | 48.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 35.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.7% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 21% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 15.5% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 13% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.7% | 11.2% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 21.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 89.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 92.2% | 83.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 82.8% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knox Road was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knox Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Nelson and the 208th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Knox Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-10-10 | £230,000 |
| 69 Knox Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-21 | £227,872 |
| 93 Knox Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-06-28 | £217,037 |
| 105 Knox Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2023-07-28 | £167,143 |
| 109 Knox Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-09 | £227,392 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Junior School Stamshaw Junior School , Tipner Road PO2 8QH | 2out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Primary School Portchester Road , North End PO2 7JB | 2out of 4 | 1,152 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 | 1,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,043 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Charter Academy Hyde Park Road , PO5 4HL | 3out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,248 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 | 1,453 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 | 588 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 2,774 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School High Street , Old Portsmouth PO1 2LN | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 397 yd | |
| Cafe Connect | Ground Floor, Connect Centre | 509 yd | |
| Napoli's Pizza & Pasta | 117 London Road, Portsmouth | 535 yd | |
| Roberto's | 101 London Road, Portsmouth | 535 yd | |
| Laughter's Kitchen | 105 London Road, Portsmouth | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stamshaw Lake Angling Club | Ranelagh Road, Portsmouth | 70 yd | |
| Derby Tavern | 47 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth | 296 yd | |
| Mother Shipton | Public House, 223 Twyford Avenue | 308 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | Portland Arms, 136 - 138 Stamshaw Road | 329 yd | |
| Gi Association | Whale Island Way, Portsmouth | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Box | 77 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 224 yd | |
| New Hong Kong Takeaway | 222 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 271 yd | |
| Stamshaw Takeaway | 249 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 349 yd | |
| Corner Chippy | 47 Widley Road, Portsmouth | 396 yd | |
| Coronation Fish Bar | 106 North End Avenue, Portsmouth | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 554 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 597 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 598 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 673 yd | |
| M A Foods | 154 Kingston Road, Portsmouth | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 253 yd | |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Hms Excellent HMS EXCELLENT HMS EXCELLENT CORNWELL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Buckland Community Centre MALINS ROAD | 835 yd | |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| The Mountbatten Leisure Centre TWYFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,025 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.