Hawthorn Crescent is in Cosham, Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 2TL 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 Hawthorn Crescent, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 2TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 2TS, PO6 2UL, PO6 2UN, PO6 2RN, PO6 2TT, PO6 2NT, PO6 2RU, PO6 2NR, PO6 2LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 2TL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.7% | 31.3% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.3% | 50.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 8.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 31.5% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| 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.
In the area around PO6 2TL this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 15.1% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 26.5% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 29% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.7% | 90.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 95.1% | 87.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 87.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawthorn Crescent was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawthorn Crescent has the 20th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 81st lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Hawthorn Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-11-27 | £307,622 |
| 225 Hawthorn Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2023-12-07 | £262,822 |
| 211 Hawthorn Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-10 | £277,397 |
| 205 Hawthorn Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-09-08 | £375,983 |
| 265 Hawthorn Crescent, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-11-30 | £291,146 |
PO6 2TL 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 340 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,462 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 | 930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,488 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,842 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 | 395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 3,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,969 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 | 2,505 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 | 381 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 4,487 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 | 452 yd | |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios | Bastion 4, Scott Road | 740 yd | |
| Highbury Cafe | 5 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 836 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | 1 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 856 yd | |
| Mystic River Lounge | 117 High Street, Portsmouth | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Lewie Bar | Portsmouth Truck Stop, Walton Road | 740 yd | |
| The Portsbridge | Portsbridge Hotel, Portsmouth Road | 872 yd | |
| British Telecom Social Club | 82A High Street, Portsmouth | 911 yd | |
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 956 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosham Balti House | 54 Tregaron Avenue, Portsmouth | 480 yd | |
| Highbury Fish Bar | 2 Highbury Buildings, Portsmouth Road | 836 yd | |
| Royal Kebab House | 9 Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth | 856 yd | |
| Golden City | 109 High Street, Portsmouth | 899 yd | |
| Bings 'n' Bao's | 111 High Street, Portsmouth | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 339 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drayton Park Lower Drayton Lane | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Redwood Park School WEMBLEY GROVE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre (Closed) Dovercourt Road | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 463 yd |
| Springfield School CENTRAL ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 863 yd |
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 938 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 1,046 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 1,047 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 | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.8% |
| 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 | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.