Highbury Grove is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2RT 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 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2RL, PO6 2UJ, PO6 2UH, PO6 2TR, PO6 2RZ, PO6 2TJ, PO6 2ST, PO6 2SX, PO6 2RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 2RT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53% | 49.5% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.8% | 34.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 49.2% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 47.3% | 52.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.6% | 14.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.5% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.8% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 27.3% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 27.3% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.6% | 93.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 96.2% | 88.5% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 88.5% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highbury Grove was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.3% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highbury Grove has the 29th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 282nd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-14 | £311,675 |
| 160 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-06-07 | £329,841 |
| 146 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2021-10-15 | £284,348 |
| 90 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2019-09-27 | £367,918 |
| 80 Highbury Grove, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2017-05-12 | £380,515 |
PO6 2RT 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,258 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 | 1,220 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,105 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 | 495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,215 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 | 2,321 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 | 537 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,921 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,044 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 4,304 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 | 180 yd | |
| Highbury Cafe | 5 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 511 yd | |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios | Bastion 4, Scott Road | 570 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 1 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 576 yd | |
| Mystic River Lounge | 117 High Street, Portsmouth | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsbridge | Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road | 522 yd | |
| British Telecom Social Club | 82A High Street, Portsmouth | 647 yd | |
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 746 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 810 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fish Bar | 2 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 511 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 9 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 576 yd | |
| Bings 'n' Bao's | 111 High Street, Portsmouth | 670 yd | |
| Golden City | 109 High Street, Portsmouth | 672 yd | |
| Stoked Pizza | Unit 1, Skill Centre | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 132 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 970 yd | |
| Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 165 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre (Closed) Dovercourt Road | health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Redwood Park School WEMBLEY GROVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 406 yd |
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 604 yd |
| Drayton Park Lower Drayton Lane | grass pitches | 669 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 843 yd | |
| Horizon Health & Fitness 8C 8C HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Hilsea Splash Pool (Closed) London Road | swimming pool | 1,014 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 | 56.0% |
| 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 | 53 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.