Twyford Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 8PD 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 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 8NT, PO2 8QX, PO2 8PQ, PO2 8NF, PO2 8NU, PO2 8PG, PO2 8NG, PO2 8PS, PO2 8PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO2 8PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8PD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 45.9% | 45.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.2% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 48.2% | 43.5% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 38% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 17.4% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 9.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 17.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 27.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 92.4% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.7% | 87.7% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 88% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Twyford Avenue was 107.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Nelson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Twyford Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Nelson and the 245th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 287 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-07-07 | £276,488 |
| 293 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2022-05-04 | £239,092 |
| 301 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-10-02 | £231,563 |
| 299 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2010-11-05 | £240,243 |
| 299 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2006-06-30 | £235,802 |
PO2 8PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brambles Nursery School and Children's Centre Bramble Road , PO4 0DT | - not rated | 3,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Junior School Stamshaw Junior School , Tipner Road PO2 8QH | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Junior School Tipner Road , PO2 8QH | - not rated | 222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Junior School Tipner Road , PO2 8QH | - not rated | 222 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant School North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy North End Avenue , PO2 8NW | 3out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 3,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Portsmouth Boys' School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,748 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,388 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,719 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 4,720 yd | Further education | 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 | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 464 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 921 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Centre for Children Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BH Live Active Mountbatten | Mountbatten Centre, Twyford Avenue | 437 yd | |
| Porto Grill A Taberna | 245 London Road, Portsmouth | 610 yd | |
| Indian Cottage | 243 London Road, Portsmouth | 610 yd | |
| Fresh Catering At Victory | Victory Bowls Association Ltd, Northern Parade | 613 yd | |
| The Devils Cafe Bar Ltd | 146 London Road, Portsmouth | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Shipton | Public House, 223 Twyford Avenue | 254 yd | |
| The Portland Arms | Portland Arms, 136 - 138 Stamshaw Road | 362 yd | |
| Alexandra Bowls And Social Club | Alexandra Bowling And Social Club, Northern Parade | 497 yd | |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club | Alexandra Park, Northern Parade | 497 yd | |
| The Stamshaw Lake Angling Club | Ranelagh Road, Portsmouth | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Takeaway | 249 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 206 yd | |
| Coronation Fish Bar | 106 North End Avenue, Portsmouth | 223 yd | |
| Corner Chippy | 47 Widley Road, Portsmouth | 291 yd | |
| New Hong Kong Takeaway | 222 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth | 321 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 171 London Road, Portsmouth | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Arena Supermarket | 83 - 85 London Road, Portsmouth | 758 yd | |
| Iceland | 86-88, London Road | 759 yd | |
| Lidl | Supermarket, 55 - 73 London Road | 883 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 1 Gamble Road, Portsmouth | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Park ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Stamshaw And Tipner Community Centre WILSON ROAD | 361 yd | |
| The Mountbatten Leisure Centre TWYFORD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Portsmouth) ALEXANDRA PARK ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN PARADE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Victory Indoor Bowls Club NORTHERN PARADE | indoor bowls | 524 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Centre ALEX WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| Lips (Portsmouth) Ltd (Closed) London Road | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Hot Bodz Health Club (Closed) St. Marks House St. Marks House Derby Road | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Hms Excellent HMS EXCELLENT HMS EXCELLENT CORNWELL CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,049 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 | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.