Cotton Road is in Milton, Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO3 6FE is located in the Baffins electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotton Road, Milton, Portsmouth, PO3 6FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 6FG, PO3 6FP, PO3 6FS, PO3 6FL, PO3 6AH, PO3 6FQ, PO3 6AJ, PO3 6GS, PO3 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO3 6FE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 PO3 6FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 60.9% | 56% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -28.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 16.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.8% | 34.8% | -9.0% | 48.4% | -13.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 36.5% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 6FE this area, 32% 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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 32% | 10.1% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 22.2% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 91.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 95.9% | 90.1% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 88.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 29% | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Baffins average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hambrook House Cotton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-19 | £172,725 |
| 3 Hambrook House Cotton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-01-31 | £162,490 |
| 12 Hambrook House Cotton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £184,000 | 2023-08-09 | £174,217 |
| 7 Hambrook House Cotton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-02-09 | £162,212 |
| 6 Hambrook House Cotton Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2021-03-30 | £177,681 |
PO3 6FE 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Other | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,480 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 | 547 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Infant School Stride Avenue , Copnor PO3 6HL | - not rated | 547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Primary Academy Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Junior School Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery Lincoln Road , Fratton PO1 5BG | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School (Specialist Sports College) Fawcett Road , PO4 0DL | - not rated | 1,317 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 | 1,551 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 4,350 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 | 2,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Shore School Eastern Road , PO3 6EP | - not rated | 771 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 960 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Park Bowling Association | Milton Road, Portsmouth | 314 yd | |
| Play Village Portsmouth Ltd. | 46 Union Road, Portsmouth | 326 yd | |
| Rec Café | Kiosk, Kingston Recreation Ground | 575 yd | |
| Pompey Chimes | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 647 yd | |
| Monty's | Frogmore Road, Southsea | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose In June | 100-102, Milton Road | 582 yd | |
| Newcome Arms | 189 Newcome Road, Portsmouth | 603 yd | |
| The Good Companion | 2 Eastern Road, Portsmouth | 608 yd | |
| Mr Pickwick | 142 Milton Road, Portsmouth | 648 yd | |
| The Milton Arms | Milton Arms, 174 - 176 Milton Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollito Loco Ltd. | Unit 10, Southsea Works | 276 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 7, 10 Rodney Road | 412 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco, Fratton Way | 609 yd | |
| Renny Fish Bar | 31A Renny Road, Portsmouth | 667 yd | |
| Crack Burger | Unit 1 2, Central Point | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 4C, The Pompey Centre | 721 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Discount Store, Goldsmith Avenue | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 141 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 354 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Better Gym (Portsmouth) THE POMPEY CENTRE THE POMPEY CENTRE DICKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Milton Park MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON VILLAGE COMMUNICTY HALL MILTON ROAD | tennis courts | 809 yd |
| St James Hospital ST JAMES HOSPITAL ST JAMES HOSPITAL LOCKSWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
| Portsmouth Academy St. Marys Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.