Woodfield Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 1AS is located in the Drayton and Farlington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodfield Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 3LX, PO6 1AW, PO6 1BP, PO9 3LZ, PO6 1AL, PO9 3LT, PO6 1AR, PO9 3LU, PO6 1BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 1AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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% | 37.6% | 12.5% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 49.6% | -9.1% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 48.2% | 51.7% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.6% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 10.4% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 17.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 20.3% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 35.5% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 86.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 94.6% | 93.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 93.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 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 | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodfield Avenue was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.4% higher than the Drayton and Farlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodfield Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Drayton and Farlington and the 236th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 Woodfield Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-03-11 | £477,109 |
| 94 Woodfield Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2023-11-13 | £350,436 |
| 100 Woodfield Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-05-14 | £454,438 |
| 104 Woodfield Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2015-06-05 | £449,887 |
| 102 Woodfield Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2008-10-24 | £487,081 |
PO6 1AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,129 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | - not rated | 1,137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelands Middle School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 3,479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 5,338 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 | 1out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 5,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Futcher School Drayton Lane , Drayton PO6 1HG | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Junior School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BP | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Education Trust 106 Park Lane , Bedhampton PO9 3HN | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Cutter | 65 Bedhampton Hill Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunshine Inn | Public House, The Sunshine Inn | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Of The Orient | 434 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 512 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Lodge Playing Fields East Lodge Park | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Britannia Crossfit (Closed) Fort Purbrook Fort Purbrook Peter Ashley Lane | 1,037 yd | |
| Portsmouth Golf Course CROOKHORN LANE | golf | 1,070 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.