Racton Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2HH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO6 2HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	56.7%	49.4%	-7.3%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	43.3%	50.6%	7.3%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	28.9%	29%	0.1%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	36.4%	37.5%	1.1%	44.2%	-6.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	0.6%	5.8%	5.2%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	8.1%	8.5%	0.4%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	25.9%	18%	-7.9%	6.1%	11.9%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	29.2%	41.7%	12.5%	48.4%	-6.7%
Good health	40.7%	33.4%	-7.3%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	18.8%	17.8%	-1.0%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	8.1%	4.8%	-3.3%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	3.1%	2.3%	-0.8%	1.2%	1.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.6%	22%	-6.6%	18.2%	3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	12.2%	0.2%	9.6%	2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.3%	13.1%	3.8%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.1%	0.4%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	15.6%	6.9%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	29.2%	27.5%	-1.7%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	6.3%	3.4%	-2.9%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	1%	2.8%	1.8%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	1.8%	4.8%	3.0%	3.1%	1.7%
Other Asian	5.2%	3%	-2.2%	1.6%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1.5%	1.0%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	89.8%	85.4%	-4.4%	81.4%	4.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.6% 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	86.7%	83.6%	-3.1%	83.2%	0.4%
European Union	4.2%	4.5%	0.3%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0.8%	0.3%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	7%	10.1%	3.1%	5.6%	4.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.2%	83.6%	-2.6%	83.2%	0.4%
10+ Years	1.3%	8.6%	7.3%	9.8%	-1.2%
5-10 Years	1%	3.3%	2.3%	2.9%	0.4%
2-5 Years	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	9.1%	3.3%	-5.8%	1.9%	1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Southern Asia	3.8%	1.2%	2.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.7%	13.5%	-1.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.6%	37.2%	6.4%
Christian	47.9%	46.2%	1.7%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Racton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Racton Avenue was 35.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Racton Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 127th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.7%.

🔎 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 2HH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Racton Avenue are based on 37 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 Racton Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2HH

Estimated Average Property Prices for PO6 2HH

Average Price
£319,175

Semi-Detached
£309,747

Terraced
£320,353

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Racton Avenue

Average Price
£307,591

Semi-Detached
£324,421

Terraced
£306,106

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Racton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Racton Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£312,500	2025-10-10	£312,500
2 Racton Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-06-20	£290,313
61 Racton Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-11-28	£268,559
26 Racton Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£273,995	2024-03-26	£280,129
51 Racton Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-12-08	£305,050

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PO6 2HH

Employment

PO6 2HH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in PO6 2HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	121
Retired	112
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	8
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Construction	17
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Other	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	2

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	619 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP	3out of 4	619 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Solent Junior School Solent Road , Drayton PO6 1HJ	3out of 4	862 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Solent Infant School Evelegh Road , Farlington PO6 1DH	3out of 4	1,055 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ	3out of 4	1,214 yd	Academy converter	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	483 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS	3out of 4	1,978 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU	- not rated	2,362 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ	3out of 4	2,362 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD	3out of 4	3,197 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	1,202 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA	- not rated	3,035 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ	- not rated	4,569 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	3,353 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	1,151 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD	4out of 4	2,866 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN	4out of 4	3,090 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA	- not rated	4,101 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS	- not rated	4,334 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Valletta/Shake N Ice	208 Havant Road, Portsmouth	138 yd
Heaths Coffee Shop	214 Havant Road, Portsmouth	182 yd
Kassia	135 - 137 Havant Road, Portsmouth	201 yd
Mowchak Tandoori Restaurant	270 Havant Road, Portsmouth	319 yd
The Pacific	230 Havant Road, Portsmouth	319 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Carlton Club	16-18, Portsdown Avenue	665 yd
George Inn Portsdown Ltd	The George Inn, Portsdown Hill Road	1,020 yd
Dan Lewie Bar	Portsmouth Truck Stop, Walton Road	1,040 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Take Away Food Centre	204 Havant Road, Portsmouth	162 yd
Drayton Fish And Chips	161 Havant Road, Portsmouth	214 yd
JK Wellness (Juice Bar)	224E Havant Road, Portsmouth	214 yd
Fortune House	Shop, 151 Havant Road	222 yd
Snack Shack	232 Havant Road, Portsmouth	319 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's Farlington Superstore	Supermarket, Sainsburys		933 yd
Morrisons Daily	187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth		1,080 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	359 yd
Drayton Park Lower Drayton Lane	grass pitches	661 yd
Farlington Playing Fields Eastern Road	grass pitches	1,030 yd

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of PO6 2HH