Bowler Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO3 6AY is located in the Baffins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowler Avenue, Portsmouth, PO3 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 6AZ, PO3 6AL, PO3 6AX, PO3 6AR, PO3 6AU, PO3 6BD, PO3 6AS, PO3 6BE, PO3 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO3 6AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 33.2% | 51.2% | 18.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 66.8% | 48.8% | -18.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 45% | 39.6% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.1% | 35.3% | 12.2% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 22.1% | 16.2% | -5.9% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 37.9% | 41% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 20% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 PO3 6AY this area, 30.5% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 30.5% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 12.7% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 15.3% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 20.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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 | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 91.9% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 93% | 89.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 90.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowler Avenue was 354.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 253.1% higher than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowler Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Baffins and the 45th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Bowler Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-13 | £183,869 |
| 23 Bowler Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2023-09-25 | £225,650 |
| 21 Bowler Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2023-09-25 | £210,985 |
| 8 Bowler Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-28 | £245,221 |
| 7 Bowler Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-09-30 | £215,317 |
PO3 6AY 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 58 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langstone Infant School Stride Avenue , Copnor PO3 6HL | - not rated | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Infant School Stride Avenue , Copnor PO3 6HL | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Primary Academy Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Junior School Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge Junior School New Road , PO2 7RW | - not rated | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 5,304 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 748 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 5,467 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 | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 961 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Highlands Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Village Portsmouth Ltd. | 46 Union Road, Portsmouth | 411 yd | |
| Rec Café | Kiosk, Kingston Recreation Ground | 523 yd | |
| Hellenic Aroma | 47 Tangier Road, Portsmouth | 596 yd | |
| Harpers | Shop, 94 Tangier Road | 698 yd | |
| Beeny's Coffee | 103A, Tangier Road | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose In June | 100-102, Milton Road | 134 yd | |
| Shearer Arms | Public House, 72 Shearer Road | 546 yd | |
| The Graham Arms | 51 George Street, Portsmouth | 590 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 222 New Road, Portsmouth | 627 yd | |
| RAOB | 202-204, New Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copnor Grill | 18 Tangier Road, Portsmouth | 554 yd | |
| Anglo Bangla | Shop, 16 Tangier Road | 565 yd | |
| Ginger Indian Takeaway | Shop, 20 Tangier Road | 570 yd | |
| Sang Tong | 49 Tangier Road, Portsmouth | 596 yd | |
| The China Garden | 78 Tangier Road, Portsmouth | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 596 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 733 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| Fratton Community Centre TRAFALGAR PLACE | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.