Donaldson Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2SZ 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 Donaldson Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2SP, PO6 2RH, PO6 2SJ, PO6 2RR, PO6 2SY, PO6 2SN, PO6 2RJ, PO6 2UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO6 2SZ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49% | 47% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 51% | 53% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 2SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 29.9% | 32.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 54.4% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87%) 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 | 53.8% | 55% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 15.7% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 22.5% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 22.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 19.9% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 92.2% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 10.8% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 95.2% | 90.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 90.9% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Donaldson Road was 205.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% higher than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Donaldson Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 112th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Donaldson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-08-05 | £369,985 |
| 17 Donaldson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-04-26 | £408,085 |
| 32 Donaldson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-26 | £358,218 |
| 15 Donaldson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-11-03 | £374,918 |
| 7 Donaldson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,500 | 2023-10-31 | £286,918 |
PO6 2SZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
PO6 2SZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,149 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 | 1,031 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,704 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 | 2,213 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 | 1,061 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 4,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Community special 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 | 281 yd | |
| Hampshire FA | King George V Football Complex, Northern Road | 336 yd | |
| Staff Restaurant | Roebuck Close, Portsmouth | 399 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 1 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 429 yd | |
| Secret Alley | Shop, 68 High Street | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Portsbridge | Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road | 164 yd | |
| British Telecom Social Club | 82A High Street, Portsmouth | 492 yd | |
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 660 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 737 yd | |
| The Coach And Horses | London Road, Portsmouth | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Fish Bar | 2 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 281 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 9 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 429 yd | |
| Bings 'n' Bao's | 111 High Street, Portsmouth | 582 yd | |
| Golden City | 109 High Street, Portsmouth | 589 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 83 High Street, Portsmouth | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 629 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 1,015 yd | |
| Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 242 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Hilsea Splash Pool (Closed) London Road | swimming pool | 461 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| Hilsea Lido HILSEA LIDO HILSEA LIDO LONDON ROAD | cycling, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 732 yd | |
| Hilsea Playing Fields HILSEA CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Utc Portsmouth LONDON ROAD | 845 yd | |
| Highbury College Sports Centre (Closed) Dovercourt Road | health and fitness suite | 871 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 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.