Lower Drayton Lane is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2HB 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 Lower Drayton Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2EN, PO6 2HH, PO6 2HN, PO6 2NA, PO6 1QQ, PO6 2HA, PO6 1QX, PO6 2EL, PO6 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO6 2HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.6% | 52% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 2HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 27.3% | 27.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 59.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 3.9% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 41.7% | 53.1% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 29.4% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.9% | 11.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.5% | 8.2% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 20% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 36.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 86% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 92.7% | 88.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 88.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Drayton Lane was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Drayton Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 231st lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Lower Drayton Lane, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-09-29 | £304,100 |
| 36 Lower Drayton Lane, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2019-03-15 | £331,962 |
| 40 Lower Drayton Lane, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-01-31 | £301,952 |
| 36 Lower Drayton Lane, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-11-30 | £326,797 |
| 38 Lower Drayton Lane, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2015-09-15 | £292,053 |
PO6 2HB 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,184 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 | 398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,334 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 3,225 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 | 1,157 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,491 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 | 3,307 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 | 1,102 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,086 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 217 yd | |
| Heaths Coffee Shop | 214 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 231 yd | |
| Kassia | 135 - 137 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 271 yd | |
| Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant | 270 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 324 yd | |
| The Pacific | 230 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carlton Club | 16-18, Portsdown Avenue | 690 yd | |
| Dan Lewie Bar | Portsmouth Truck Stop, Walton Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take Away Food Centre | 204 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 221 yd | |
| JK Wellness (Juice Bar) | 224E Havant Road, Portsmouth | 250 yd | |
| Fortune House | Shop, 151 Havant Road | 277 yd | |
| Drayton Fish And Chips | 161 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 277 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 232 Havant Road, Portsmouth | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore | Supermarket, Sainsburys | 857 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 273 yd |
| Drayton Park Lower Drayton Lane | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Farlington Playing Fields Eastern Road | grass pitches | 944 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 | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.