Stride Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO3 6HL 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 Stride Avenue, Portsmouth, PO3 6HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 6DL, PO3 6EY, PO3 6EX, PO3 6EZ, PO3 6DD, PO3 6DE, PO3 6DN, PO3 6EB, PO3 6DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO3 6HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 51.4% | 49.1% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.9% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 25.1% | 36.2% | 11.1% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 49.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 38.1% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 | 20% | 14.7% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 20.9% | 3.9% | 13.4% | 7.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 29.8% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 94% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.5% | 95.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stride Avenue was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stride Avenue has the 36th highest crime rate of 105 local areas in Baffins and the 288th highest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Stride Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-10-28 | £357,937 |
| 24 Stride Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-06-12 | £368,488 |
| 22 Stride Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-23 | £365,364 |
| 18 Stride Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £333,800 | 2022-07-29 | £335,521 |
| 3 Stride Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-02-18 | £359,394 |
PO3 6HL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
PO3 6HL 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 | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,977 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 | 55 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Infant School Stride Avenue , Copnor PO3 6HL | - not rated | 55 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Primary Academy Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langstone Junior School Lakeside Avenue , Copnor PO3 6EZ | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westover Primary School Westover Road , PO3 6NS | - not rated | 660 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 | 5,366 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 | 484 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross School Milton Road , Fratton PO3 6RB | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth Girls' School St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | - not rated | 1,721 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 | 1,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,912 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 | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 1out of 4 | 2,141 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 | 555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton Ford Hospital Special School 151 Locksway Road , Milton PO4 8LD | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The North End Centre The Spinnaker Education Centre , Penhale Road PO1 5EF | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose School Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | - not rated | 1,440 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpers | Shop, 94 Tangier Road | 453 yd | |
| Beeny's Coffee | 103A, Tangier Road | 480 yd | |
| Hellenic Aroma | 47 Tangier Road, Portsmouth | 572 yd | |
| Play Village Portsmouth Ltd. | 46 Union Road, Portsmouth | 702 yd | |
| Milton Park Bowling Association | Milton Road, Portsmouth | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose In June | 100-102, Milton Road | 445 yd | |
| Baffins Inn | The Baffins Inn, 127 Tangier Road | 477 yd | |
| The Good Companion | 2 Eastern Road, Portsmouth | 676 yd | |
| The Jolly Taxpayer | Jolly Taxpayer, 2 Eastbourne Road | 899 yd | |
| The Mermaid | 222 New Road, Portsmouth | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crack Burger | Unit 1 2, Central Point | 450 yd | |
| The China Garden | 78 Tangier Road, Portsmouth | 463 yd | |
| Sunny Fish Bar | 84 Tangier Road, Portsmouth | 463 yd | |
| Ginger Indian Takeaway | Shop, 20 Tangier Road | 524 yd | |
| Anglo Bangla | Shop, 16 Tangier Road | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road | artificial grass pitch | 483 yd |
| The Gym (Portsmouth Fratton) Rodney Road | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc (Fratton Park) FRATTON PARK FRATTON PARK FROGMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.