Brecon Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2AN 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 Brecon Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2AW, PO6 2AQ, PO6 2AR, PO6 2AS, PO6 2AG, PO6 2AT, PO6 2AP, PO6 2AL, PO6 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 2AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 2AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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% | 28% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 57% | -10.7% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 58.2% | 59.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 11.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 26.2% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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 | 5.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 8.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.7% | 41.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 96.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 76.7% | 16.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon Avenue was 10.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecon Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Cosham and the 21st lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Brecon Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-05-16 | £466,653 |
| 33 Brecon Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-10-01 | £481,975 |
| 27 Brecon Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2024-05-31 | £628,017 |
| 9 Brecon Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-11-11 | £759,159 |
| 7 Brecon Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £612,500 | 2022-03-18 | £643,488 |
PO6 2AN 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior School Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant School Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | - not rated | 821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | - not rated | 950 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 | 1,260 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Middle School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 3,205 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Middle School Sparsholt Close , Leigh Park PO9 4AP | - not rated | 4,211 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 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 926 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 2,697 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,697 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant College New Road , PO9 1QL | - not rated | 5,125 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 | 3,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 3,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Education Trust 109 East Cosham Road , PO6 2BU | - not rated | 306 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Futcher School Drayton Lane , Drayton PO6 1HG | - not rated | 351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Centre The Oaks Centre , Sundridge Close PO6 3JL | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Pupil Referral Unit Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School Girl Mothers Pupil Referral Unit Sevenoaks Centre , Sundridge Close PO6 3JL | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kassia | 135 - 137 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 424 yd | |
| Valletta/Shake N Ice | 208 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 453 yd | |
| Heaths Coffee Shop | 214 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 500 yd | |
| Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant | 270 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 628 yd | |
| The Pacific | 230 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn Portsdown Ltd | The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road | 531 yd | |
| The Carlton Club | 16-18, Portsdown Avenue | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Fish And Chips | 161 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 439 yd | |
| Fortune House | Shop, 151 Havant Road | 464 yd | |
| Take Away Food Centre | 204 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 484 yd | |
| JK Wellness (Juice Bar) | 224E Havant Road, Portsmouth | 526 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 232 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 928 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.