Second Avenue is in Farlington, Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 1JR 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 Second Avenue, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 1JS, PO6 1JN, PO6 1JL, PO6 1TT, PO6 1JY, PO6 1NG, PO6 1RW, PO6 1NW, PO6 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 1JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 26.9% | 32.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 48.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 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 | 53.8% | 47.1% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 18.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 31.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 88.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 90.4% 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% | 90.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.5% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Second Avenue was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% higher than the Drayton and Farlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Second Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Drayton and Farlington and the 227th lowest crime rate of 578 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Second Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-10-02 | £342,810 |
| 1 Second Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-05-16 | £417,009 |
| 71 Second Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2025-05-16 | £369,847 |
| 73 Second Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-01-14 | £329,265 |
| 15 Second Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-09-30 | £438,079 |
PO6 1JR 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | - not rated | 536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Primary School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 3,503 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 4,678 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | - not rated | 2,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 3,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,567 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 | 3,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 4,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Futcher School Drayton Lane , Drayton PO6 1HG | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Education Trust 109 East Cosham Road , PO6 2BU | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 4out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park School Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 3out of 4 | 2,232 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo Snacks | 6 Fitzherbert Road, Portsmouth | 371 yd | |
| Portsmouth School Of Gymnastics | Unit 2, Marshlands Spur | 433 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Supermarket, Sainsburys | 632 yd | |
| Spice Village | 165 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 906 yd | |
| Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant | 270 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sunshine Inn | Public House, The Sunshine Inn | 345 yd | |
| The Carlton Club | 16-18, Portsdown Avenue | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Of The Orient | 434 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 452 yd | |
| André's Food Bar | Shop, 256 Havant Road | 965 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 232 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore | Supermarket, Sainsburys | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns College (Farlington Pitches) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| East Lodge Playing Fields East Lodge Park | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Farlington Playing Fields Eastern Road | grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Britannia Crossfit (Closed) Fort Purbrook Fort Purbrook Peter Ashley Lane | 997 yd | |
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,059 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.