Station Road is in Drayton, Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 1PJ 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 Station Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 1RB, PO6 1PS, PO6 1QD, PO6 1QG, PO6 1QF, PO6 1QT, PO6 1QU, PO6 1QA, PO6 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 1PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PO6 1PJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.1% | 27% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 56.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 45.3% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 37.5% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.7% | 15.2% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.8% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 10.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 19% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 28.4% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 93.9% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 93.9% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% higher than the Drayton and Farlington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Drayton and Farlington and the 253rd lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Station Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-03-28 | £410,163 |
| 55 Station Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-03-19 | £696,990 |
| 80 Station Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-12-01 | £333,955 |
| 47 Station Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-12-16 | £640,652 |
| 34 Station Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-11-01 | £311,987 |
PO6 1PJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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.
PO6 1PJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,448 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 2,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,236 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 3,944 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,242 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Supermarket, Sainsburys | 399 yd | |
| Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant | 270 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 488 yd | |
| The Pacific | 230 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 488 yd | |
| Spice Village | 165 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 529 yd | |
| Heaths Coffee Shop | 214 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Lewie Bar | Portsmouth Truck Stop, Walton Road | 782 yd | |
| The Carlton Club | 16-18, Portsdown Avenue | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| André's Food Bar | Shop, 256 Havant Road | 487 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 232 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 488 yd | |
| JK Wellness (Juice Bar) | 224E Havant Road, Portsmouth | 552 yd | |
| Take Away Food Centre | 204 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 590 yd | |
| Fortune House | Shop, 151 Havant Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore | Supermarket, Sainsburys | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 216 yd |
| Farlington Playing Fields Eastern Road | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Drayton Park Lower Drayton Lane | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| St Johns College (Farlington Pitches) Eastern Road | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Hilton Fitness By Precor (Portsmouth) (Closed) Eastern Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 807 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 | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.