Colwell Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 3HH 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 Colwell Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 3HJ, PO6 3BW, PO6 3EY, PO6 3FF, PO6 3HL, PO6 3DB, PO6 3EG, PO6 3EQ, PO6 3FG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 3HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 50.8% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.5% | 49.2% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.7% | 33.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 49.8% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.5% | -3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 44.3% | 4.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 15.4% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.7% | 28% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 11% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 22% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.4% | 86.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 90.8% | 84.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 90.8% | 85.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.6% | 13.5% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwell Road was 113.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.5% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colwell Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 227th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Colwell Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-09-12 | £284,613 |
| 1 Colwell Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-11-24 | £255,227 |
| 55 Colwell Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-05-17 | £260,335 |
| 13 Colwell Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-07-03 | £241,562 |
| 33 Colwell Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2017-08-10 | £296,714 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,666 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 3,179 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 | 1,369 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,427 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 4,779 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 | 2,848 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 | 1,407 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,186 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 4,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Cafe Restaurant | Shop, 64 High Street | 197 yd | |
| Secret Alley | Shop, 68 High Street | 219 yd | |
| Ladbrokes | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 224 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 105B, High Street | 234 yd | |
| Taste Of China | 115 High Street, Portsmouth | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 204 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 224 yd | |
| British Telecom Social Club | 82A High Street, Portsmouth | 227 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 282 yd | |
| Cosham Conservative Club | 11 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 48D High Street, Portsmouth | 224 yd | |
| King Chef | 58B High Street, Portsmouth | 224 yd | |
| Cosham Kebab Centre | 56A High Street, Portsmouth | 224 yd | |
| Bings 'n' Bao's | 111 High Street, Portsmouth | 232 yd | |
| Golden City | 109 High Street, Portsmouth | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 494 yd | |
| M&S Food | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 743 yd | |
| Kwiki Mart | 21 Halstead Road, Portsmouth | 794 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 177 yd | |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 399 yd |
| Horizon Health & Fitness 8C 8C HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Medina Primary School MEDINA ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Road | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Hilsea Splash Pool (Closed) London Road | swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Hilsea Lido HILSEA LIDO HILSEA LIDO LONDON ROAD | cycling, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.