Highbury Grove is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2RN 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 2RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2RU, PO6 2UN, PO6 2UL, PO6 2DB, PO6 2RZ, PO6 2TS, PO6 2TL, PO6 2DA, PO6 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PO6 2RN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 52.2% | 53% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 47.8% | 47% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 23.7% | 33.3% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 50.7% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 7.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 50.1% | 48.5% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.7% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.3% | 15.2% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 12.6% | -9.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 25.9% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 30% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.7% | 90% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 91% | 90.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 91% | 90.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 0.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Grove was 305.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.6% higher than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Grove has the 6th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 58th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 184.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-12-13 | £313,872 |
| 203 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-04-28 | £355,376 |
| 231 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-02-22 | £330,690 |
| 209 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-12-18 | £323,663 |
| 195 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2017-09-08 | £330,350 |
PO6 2RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in PO6 2RN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,314 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,019 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 | 263 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,057 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 | 2,330 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 | 280 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,064 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,078 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,908 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 4,313 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ The Galley | Highbury College, Tudor Crescent | 302 yd | |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios | Bastion 4, Scott Road | 563 yd | |
| Basecamp | Unit 8D, Skill Centre | 769 yd | |
| Highbury Cafe | 5 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 792 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 1 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Lewie Bar | Portsmouth Truck Stop, Walton Road | 768 yd | |
| The Portsbridge | Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road | 805 yd | |
| British Telecom Social Club | 82A High Street, Portsmouth | 909 yd | |
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 984 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosham Balti House | 54 Tregaron Avenue, Portsmouth | 656 yd | |
| Stoked Pizza | Unit 1, Skill Centre | 769 yd | |
| Highbury Fish Bar | 2 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 792 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 9 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 843 yd | |
| G-G's Corner Ltd | Unit A, Hilsea Industrial Estate | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 321 yd | |
| Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury College Sports Centre (Closed) Dovercourt Road | health and fitness suite | 163 yd |
| Redwood Park School WEMBLEY GROVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 165 yd |
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Drayton Park Lower Drayton Lane | grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 887 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,017 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 1,079 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 177.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.