Wilson Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 8LF 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 Wilson Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 8LE, PO2 8QD, PO2 8QG, PO2 8LB, PO2 8JZ, PO2 8LA, PO2 8PX, PO2 8JT, PO2 8JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO2 8LF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 53.6% | 54.2% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.8% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 32.6% | 40.8% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 32.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 24.7% | 16.8% | -7.9% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 51.7% | 44.4% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 33.7% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around PO2 8LF this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 28.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.3% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 23.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 94.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 92.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 92.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilson Road was 75.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilson Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Nelson and the 271st lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 171.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Wilson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-09-11 | £220,000 |
| 40 Wilson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-05-30 | £162,575 |
| 72 Wilson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-04-04 | £219,061 |
| 74 Wilson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2024-07-17 | £234,692 |
| 42 Wilson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-02-23 | £247,049 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Junior School Stamshaw Junior School , Tipner Road PO2 8QH | 2out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Gladys Avenue , PO2 9AX | - not rated | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Flying Bull Academy Flying Bull Lane , Buckland PO2 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Kipling Road , Hilsea PO2 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,218 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 | 1,817 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic School Arundel Street , PO1 1RX | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,795 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 | 3,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,521 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,429 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 | 1,365 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 | 368 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 3,044 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 3,108 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 | 521 yd | |
| Napoli's Pizza & Pasta | 117 London Road, Portsmouth | 592 yd | |
| Roberto's | 101 London Road, Portsmouth | 592 yd | |
| Laughter's Kitchen | 105 London Road, Portsmouth | 592 yd | |
| Blue Cobra | 87 London Road, Portsmouth | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Shipton | Public House, 223 Twyford Avenue | 120 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | Portland Arms, 136 - 138 Stamshaw Road | 254 yd | |
| The Stamshaw Lake Angling Club | Ranelagh Road, Portsmouth | 316 yd | |
| Derby Tavern | 47 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth | 499 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | Public House, 163 London Road | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Takeaway | 249 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 126 yd | |
| New Hong Kong Takeaway | 222 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 162 yd | |
| Corner Chippy | 47 Widley Road, Portsmouth | 186 yd | |
| Coronation Fish Bar | 106 North End Avenue, Portsmouth | 310 yd | |
| Bento Box | 77 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 640 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 662 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 734 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 125 yd | |
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| The Mountbatten Leisure Centre TWYFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 791 yd |
| Hms Excellent HMS EXCELLENT HMS EXCELLENT CORNWELL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Centre ALEX WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 855 yd |
| Enska Keep Fit And Martial Arts Centre (Closed) 223-225 223-225 Kingston Road | health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.