Mablethorpe Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 3LJ 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 Mablethorpe Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 3LH, PO6 3LD, PO6 3LE, PO6 3LB, PO6 3LA, PO6 3JX, PO6 3LG, PO6 3JZ, PO6 3QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 3LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 35.9% | 40.5% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 5.5% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 46% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 16.2% | -3.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 3LJ this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 33.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 14.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 22.7% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.7% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 90% | 88.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 89.4% | 88.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.4% | 88.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 6.8% | 0.2% | 6.6% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mablethorpe Road was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mablethorpe Road has the 37th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Cosham and the 250th lowest crime rate of 580 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Mablethorpe Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,250 | 2024-12-03 | £267,859 |
| 24 Mablethorpe Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-12 | £232,604 |
| 28 Mablethorpe Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-11-30 | £248,874 |
| 64 Mablethorpe Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-05-18 | £222,185 |
| 30 Mablethorpe Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2017-03-21 | £252,662 |
PO6 3LJ 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsdown First School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View First School Cheltenham Road , Paulsgrove PO6 3PZ | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon View Primary Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 3PS | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Middle School Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 616 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morelands Middle School Crookhorn Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QL | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | - not rated | 2,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Portsmouth Boys' School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | - not rated | 2,642 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,240 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 | 1out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | - not rated | 3,842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wymering School Sevenoaks Road , PO6 3YB | - not rated | 305 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Centre The Oaks Centre , Sundridge Close PO6 3JL | - not rated | 616 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sevenoaks Pupil Referral Unit Sundridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 616 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School Girl Mothers Pupil Referral Unit Sevenoaks Centre , Sundridge Close PO6 3JL | - not rated | 616 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Centre Sandridge Close , Cosham PO6 3JL | - not rated | 616 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 391 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 391 yd | |
| Tesco (Staff Restaurant) | 16 High Street, Portsmouth | 963 yd | |
| Pot Of Gold | High Street, Portsmouth | 969 yd | |
| Marjorie's Tea Rooms And Bistro | 22 Wayte Street, Portsmouth | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchillian | The Churchillian Public House, Portsdown Hill Road | 509 yd | |
| Cosham Conservative Club | 11 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 876 yd | |
| Crown Bingo And Social Club | High Street, Portsmouth | 969 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 970 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Out | Shop, 19 Spur Road | 860 yd | |
| West Grill | 7 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 876 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 1-3 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 876 yd | |
| Oriental Food Centre | 15 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 876 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 2 Northern Buildings, Northern Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Food | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 391 yd | |
| Kwiki Mart | 21 Halstead Road, Portsmouth | 623 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Road | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Horizon Health & Fitness 8C 8C HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 930 yd |
| Medina Primary School MEDINA ROAD | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 1,062 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 | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.