Highbury Grove is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2RJ is located in the Cosham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, PO6 2RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2UQ, PO6 2RR, PO6 2UG, PO6 2RS, PO6 2SX, PO6 2TP, PO6 2SY, PO6 2TH, PO6 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO6 2RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 32.9% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 5.1% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 53.8% | 50.3% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.1% | 14.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 12.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 21.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 26.6% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.2% 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 | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 90.2% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 92.9% | 92.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cosham average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% 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 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-08-02 | £315,988 |
| 47 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-06-18 | £363,411 |
| 21 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-05 | £312,717 |
| 39 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2022-09-29 | £311,144 |
| 45 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-03-31 | £311,027 |
PO6 2RJ 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,238 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 | 811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,420 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 | 2,353 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 | 862 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 4,315 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Cafe | 5 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 190 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 1 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 304 yd | |
| Staff Restaurant | Roebuck Close, Portsmouth | 362 yd | |
| Secret Alley | Shop, 68 High Street | 395 yd | |
| Hampshire FA | King George V Football Complex, Northern Road | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsbridge | Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road | 189 yd | |
| British Telecom Social Club | 82A High Street, Portsmouth | 383 yd | |
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 528 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 605 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fish Bar | 2 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 190 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 9 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 304 yd | |
| Bings 'n' Bao's | 111 High Street, Portsmouth | 443 yd | |
| Golden City | 109 High Street, Portsmouth | 448 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 83 High Street, Portsmouth | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 352 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 842 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 271 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 379 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 621 yd | |
| Highbury College Sports Centre (Closed) Dovercourt Road | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Redwood Park School WEMBLEY GROVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 731 yd |
| Hilsea Splash Pool (Closed) London Road | swimming pool | 747 yd |
| Horizon Health & Fitness 8C 8C HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Hilsea Lido HILSEA LIDO HILSEA LIDO LONDON ROAD | cycling, swimming pool | 880 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.