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Courtmount Grove is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2BJ 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 Courtmount Grove, Portsmouth, PO6 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2BN, PO6 2BQ, PO6 2BU, PO6 2DY, PO6 2BG, PO6 2BE, PO6 2BT, PO6 2BY, PO6 2EA.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO6 2BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.5%49.8%0.3% 51.0% -1.2%
Male50.5%50.2%-0.3% 49.0% 1.2%

Partnership Status

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 2BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single25.4%27.1%1.7% 37.9% -10.8%
Married: Opposite sex59.6%58.6%-1.0% 44.2% 14.4%
Married: Same sex0.8%0%-0.8% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.1% 0.7%
Separated1.2%0%-1.2% 2.2% -2.2%
Divorced6.2%5.2%-1.0% 9.1% -3.9%
Widowed6.9%8.4%1.5% 6.1% 2.3%

Health

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 (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.8%53%8.2% 48.4% 4.6%
Good health39.8%33.9%-5.9% 33.6% 0.3%
Fair health13.2%10.5%-2.7% 12.7% -2.2%
Bad health2.2%2%-0.2% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0%0.7%0.7% 1.2% -0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.9%13.1%-3.8% 18.2% -5.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.2%10%-1.2% 9.6% 0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.8%12.4%-3.4% 13.4% -1.0%
Apprenticeship5%4.8%-0.2% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.2%20.7%6.5% 16.9% 3.8%
Degree or Similar33.5%37.1%3.6% 33.8% 3.3%
Other3.5%2%-1.5% 2.8% -0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%2.3%2.3% 1.1% 1.2%
Chinese0.9%0%-0.9% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.6%3%1.4% 3.1% -0.1%
Black African1.9%1.3%-0.6% 2.5% -1.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
White95%92.1%-2.9% 81.4% 10.7%
Arab0.6%0%-0.6% 0.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.4%91.1%-2.3% 83.2% 7.9%
European Union2.5%2.6%0.1% 6.1% -3.5%
Rest of Europe0%2%2.0% 0.8% 1.2%
Africa2.5%2.3%-0.2% 2.7% -0.4%
Middle East and Asia1.6%1.6%0.0% 5.6% -4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.1%91.1%-2.0% 83.2% 7.9%
10+ Years0.6%6.9%6.3% 9.8% -2.9%
5-10 Years0.6%1.6%1.0% 2.9% -1.3%
2-5 Years2.5%0.3%-2.2% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years3.1%0%-3.1% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.2% 76.7% 13.5%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Portugal0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
Other Europe1.3% 0.2% 1.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held6.2% 13.5% -7.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.7% 37.2% -1.5%
Christian54.1% 46.2% 7.9%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Muslim2.3% 6.5% -4.2%
Sikh1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered5.6% 6.0% -0.4%

Safety

Is Courtmount Grove Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Courtmount Grove was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Courtmount Grove has the 15th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 71st lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.5%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,700
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in PO6 2BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Courtmount Grove are based on 85 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Portsmouth.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Courtmount Grove, Portsmouth, PO6 2BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO6 2BJ

Average Price
£353,195
Semi-Detached
£357,262
Terraced
£292,191
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Courtmount Grove

Average Price
£374,150
Semi-Detached
£375,711
Terraced
£364,301
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£311,449
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Courtmount GroveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
57 Courtmount Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£302,5002023-05-25 £297,841
67 Courtmount Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£295,0002021-08-06 £326,303
71 Courtmount Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£275,5002020-08-28 £320,248
63 Courtmount Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£278,0002019-11-27 £329,953
79 Courtmount Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£263,0002018-07-02 £317,654
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO6 2BJ

Employment

PO6 2BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee95
Retired73
Part-Time Employee33
Self-Employed18
Student (economically inactive)9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Other7
Looking after home or family4
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Unemployed2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Human health and social work activities20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security17
Professional, scientific and technical activities15
Education15
Manufacturing11
Construction11
Accommodation and food service activities8
Information and communication8
Financial and insurance activities6
Other5
Administrative and support service activities5
Real estate activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Court Lane Infant Academy
Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP
3out of 4 724 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Court Lane Junior Academy
Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP
3out of 4 724 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Portsdown Primary School
Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL
3out of 4 947 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Solent Junior School
Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ
3out of 4 1,432 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Medina Primary School
Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH
3out of 4 1,471 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springfield School
Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY
3out of 4 1,272 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Purbrook Park School
Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS
3out of 4 1,914 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
UTC Portsmouth
London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU
- not rated 2,554 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Trafalgar School
London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ
3out of 4 2,554 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Crookhorn College
Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD
3out of 4 3,252 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
City of Portsmouth College
Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA
- not rated 1,632 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Havant and South Downs College
College Road , PO7 8AA
- not rated 3,238 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Portsmouth College
Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ
- not rated 5,187 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mayfield School
Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH
3out of 4 3,676 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redwood Park Academy
Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY
3out of 4 1,612 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Riverside Community Special School
Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD
4out of 4 2,983 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN
4out of 4 3,409 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
The Harbour School
Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA
- not rated 4,125 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Waterloo School
Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ
3out of 4 4,173 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Valletta/Shake N Ice208 Havant Road, Portsmouth700 yd
Kassia135 - 137 Havant Road, Portsmouth704 yd
Heaths Coffee Shop214 Havant Road, Portsmouth783 yd
Pot Of GoldHigh Street, Portsmouth790 yd
Costa Coffee43 High Street, Portsmouth838 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
George Inn Portsdown LtdThe George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road764 yd
Crown Bingo And Social ClubHigh Street, Portsmouth790 yd
Cosham Conservative Club11 Spur Road, Portsmouth856 yd
The Cosham Social Club14-16, Wayte Street936 yd
The ChurchillianThe Churchillian Public House, Portsdown Hill Road937 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Drayton Fish And Chips161 Havant Road, Portsmouth728 yd
Take Away Food Centre204 Havant Road, Portsmouth757 yd
Fortune HouseShop, 151 Havant Road760 yd
JK Wellness (Juice Bar)224E Havant Road, Portsmouth820 yd
Subway37 High Street, Portsmouth838 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland1-3 High Street, Portsmouth720 yd
M&S FoodQueen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road1,037 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Horizon Health & Fitness
8C 8C HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite803 yd
Cosham Community Centre
COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET
1,033 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed118.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.