Bryson Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 3NU 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 Bryson Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 3NT, PO6 3PX, PO6 3NX, PO6 3NJ, PO6 3QB, PO6 3NS, PO6 3PU, PO6 3TJ, PO6 3QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 3NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 34.4% | 34.5% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 48.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 39.3% | 39.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 41.3% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 26.7% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 15.8% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 13.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 20.3% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 93.6% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 96.4% | 91% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 90.3% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryson Road was 604.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 319.0% higher than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bryson Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 19th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 276.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bryson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £231,000 | 2019-11-01 | £277,954 |
| 7 Bryson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2007-03-15 | £302,240 |
| 4 Bryson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2004-02-23 | £316,651 |
| 7 Bryson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2001-04-20 | £254,429 |
| 4 Bryson Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 1999-12-17 | £330,623 |
PO6 3NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3NU 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon View Primary Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 3PS | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Bourne Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JD | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,328 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 3,292 yd | Community 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 | 2,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 5,159 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 | 3,436 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 | 2,445 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 5,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Stop (Selco) | Unit 3, Northarbour Spur | 167 yd | |
| Playzone | A4, Oak Park Industrial Estate | 183 yd | |
| FCC Paragon | 4 Quay Point, Northarbour Road | 211 yd | |
| Admiral Day Care | 2 Acorn Business Centre, Northarbour Road | 270 yd | |
| Pall Europe | Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater Harbour Lights & Premier Inn | Public House - Restaurant, 1 Southampton Road | 682 yd | |
| Paulsgrove Social Club | Marsden Road, Portsmouth | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Portsmouth - Lakeside Business | Unit G Central Square Pavilion, 1000 Lakeside North Harbour | 744 yd | |
| Allaway Grill | 135 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 819 yd | |
| New Shahee Tandoori | 145 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 819 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | 143 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 819 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish And Chips | 147 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwiki Mart | 21 Halstead Road, Portsmouth | 381 yd | |
| Aldi | 41 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 670 yd | |
| M&S Food | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Portsmouth) SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Medina Primary School MEDINA ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Beacon View Primary Academy ALLAWAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Paulsgrove Community Centre PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE MARSDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth North Harbour) Unit 4 Unit 4 Binnacle Way | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Road | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Paulsgrove Marsden Road | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 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.