East Cosham Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2BT 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 East Cosham Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2BS, PO6 2BX, PO6 2BY, PO6 2BN, PO6 2DY, PO6 2AG, PO6 2BJ, PO6 2ED, PO6 2BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO6 2BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 54.4% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 45.6% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 2BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 22.5% | 26.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 58.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around PO6 2BT this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 21.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 43.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.1% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 87.7% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 88.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East Cosham Road was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.1% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
East Cosham Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 13th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55A East Cosham Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2016-11-14 | £244,823 |
| 59 East Cosham Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2015-12-11 | £414,209 |
| 55A East Cosham Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2011-04-21 | £224,627 |
| 55A East Cosham Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2005-10-26 | £203,411 |
| 55A East Cosham Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2003-09-05 | £195,957 |
PO6 2BT 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,454 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 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,514 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 3,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 5,082 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 | 3,619 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 | 1,520 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,937 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,121 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valletta/Shake N Ice | 208 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 562 yd | |
| Kassia | 135 - 137 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 568 yd | |
| Heaths Coffee Shop | 214 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 646 yd | |
| Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant | 270 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 809 yd | |
| The Pacific | 230 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 809 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Inn Portsdown Ltd | The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road | 746 yd | |
| Crown Bingo And Social Club | High Street, Portsmouth | 843 yd | |
| Cosham Conservative Club | 11 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 922 yd | |
| The Carlton Club | 16-18, Portsdown Avenue | 939 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Fish And Chips | 161 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 593 yd | |
| Take Away Food Centre | 204 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 619 yd | |
| Fortune House | Shop, 151 Havant Road | 625 yd | |
| JK Wellness (Juice Bar) | 224E Havant Road, Portsmouth | 684 yd | |
| Cosham Balti House | 54 Tregaron Avenue, Portsmouth | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Health & Fitness 8C 8C HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,009 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 1,073 yd | |
| Drayton Park Lower Drayton Lane | grass pitches | 1,093 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.