Sixth Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 3PD 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 Sixth Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 3PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 3PE, PO6 3PG, PO6 3UP, PO6 3NL, PO6 3NH, PO6 3PF, PO6 3HG, PO6 3PB, PO6 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 3PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 37.9% | 39.5% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 43.1% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 46.3% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 26.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 17.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 18.8% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 93.1% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 93% | 91% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 91.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sixth Avenue was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sixth Avenue has the 30th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sixth Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2023-12-07 | £250,060 |
| 8 Sixth Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-03-07 | £166,400 |
| 21 Sixth Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2021-12-01 | £298,439 |
| The Royal British Legion Sixth Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-10-13 | £386,821 |
| 5 Sixth Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,500 | 2021-05-28 | £281,849 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon View Primary Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Bourne Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,432 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 | 2,108 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,274 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 | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 5,310 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 | 3,273 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 | 1,985 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,159 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 5,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Choice Catering Ltd (Peta Training Ltd) | Unit 1, Access Point | 439 yd | |
| Playzone | A4, Oak Park Industrial Estate | 498 yd | |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 509 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 509 yd | |
| Admiral Day Care | 2 Acorn Business Centre, Northarbour Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosham Conservative Club | 11 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 638 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 640 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 703 yd | |
| Dixie's Bar | 58C High Street, Portsmouth | 738 yd | |
| Crown Bingo And Social Club | High Street, Portsmouth | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Kitchen | 2 Northern Buildings, Northern Road | 520 yd | |
| Golden Boat | 6 Northern Buildings, Northern Road | 520 yd | |
| Pizzalicious | 5 Northern Buildings, Northern Road | 520 yd | |
| Grill Out | Shop, 19 Spur Road | 618 yd | |
| West Grill | 7 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwiki Mart | 21 Halstead Road, Portsmouth | 216 yd | |
| M&S Food | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 509 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Medina Primary School MEDINA ROAD | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Road | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 652 yd | |
| Horizon Health & Fitness 8C 8C HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 708 yd |
| King George V Fields Northern Road | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Cosham Park PORTSMOUTH ROAD | tennis courts | 927 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 | 218.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.