Northern Parade is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO2 9PX is located in the Hilsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO2 9QX, PO2 9SU, PO2 9QY, PO2 9SR, PO2 9RD, PO2 9SH, PO2 9SP, PO2 9SN, PO2 9SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO2 9PX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 29.9% | 39% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 42.8% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45.7% | 41% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around PO2 9PX this area, 31.5% 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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 31.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 13.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.8% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 14.7% | 3.3% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.9% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 96.4% | 94.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northern Parade was 209.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.7% higher than the Hilsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northern Parade has the 4th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hilsea and the 109th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 543 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2023-02-01 | £153,039 |
| 559 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-06-28 | £125,957 |
| 557 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2019-06-28 | £139,183 |
| 545 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,995 | 2016-11-07 | £151,551 |
| 543 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2016-06-10 | £154,709 |
PO2 9PX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Doyle Avenue , Hilsea PO2 9NE | 3out of 4 | 773 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Kipling Road , Hilsea PO2 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | 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 | 506 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 3,463 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 | 1,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 5,360 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Portsmouth University House , Winston Churchill Avenue PO1 2UP | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melted | 10 Hilsea Market, London Road | 155 yd | |
| The Pizza House | 11 Hilsea Market, London Road | 155 yd | |
| South Coast Wakepark (Hilsea Lines Cafe) | Hilsea Lido, London Road | 184 yd | |
| Mothers Maritime Pantry | Maritime House, Conan Road | 569 yd | |
| Basecamp | Unit 8D, Skill Centre | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach And Horses | London Road, Portsmouth | 306 yd | |
| The Portsbridge | Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road | 893 yd | |
| Green Posts | 371 London Road, Portsmouth | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoked Pizza | Unit 1, Skill Centre | 712 yd | |
| G-G's Corner Ltd | Unit A, Hilsea Industrial Estate | 838 yd | |
| Dice Pizza | 444 London Road, Portsmouth | 870 yd | |
| Wok Express | 434 London Road, Portsmouth | 880 yd | |
| Giorgio's Pizza | Shop, 440 London Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Utc Portsmouth LONDON ROAD | 287 yd | |
| Hilsea Playing Fields HILSEA CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 296 yd |
| Trafalgar School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Hilsea Splash Pool (Closed) London Road | swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Hilsea Lido HILSEA LIDO HILSEA LIDO LONDON ROAD | cycling, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 954 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| Portsmouth Tennis Centre ALEX WAY | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,048 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 | 118.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.