Maldon Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 3RB 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 Maldon Road, Portsmouth, PO6 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 3QY, PO6 3RA, PO6 3QX, PO6 3QJ, PO6 3RG, PO6 3RD, PO6 3RQ, PO6 3RF, PO6 3QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 3RB 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 | 51.5% | 50.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.3% | 0.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around PO6 3RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.8% | 44.9% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 37.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 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 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 30.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around PO6 3RB this area, 35.3% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 35.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 11.3% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 14.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.3% | 17.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 93.5% | 94.3% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 93.8% | 91.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 93.8% | 91.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 23.9% | 13.5% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maldon Road was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maldon Road has the 35th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 240th lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Maldon Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-09-16 | £280,636 |
| 9 Maldon Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2019-12-18 | £246,871 |
| 12 Maldon Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2018-12-04 | £192,037 |
| 7 Maldon Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2017-08-07 | £256,651 |
| 11 Maldon Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-03-24 | £206,433 |
PO6 3RB 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Bourne Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JD | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,868 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 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,524 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 3,453 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 | 2,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,885 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 | 3,667 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 | 2,463 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,435 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 4,581 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playzone | A4, Oak Park Industrial Estate | 485 yd | |
| Whistle Stop (Selco) | Unit 3, Northarbour Spur | 518 yd | |
| FCC Paragon | 4 Quay Point, Northarbour Road | 553 yd | |
| Admiral Day Care | 2 Acorn Business Centre, Northarbour Road | 566 yd | |
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beefeater Harbour Lights & Premier Inn | Public House - Restaurant, 1 Southampton Road | 948 yd | |
| Paulsgrove Social Club | Marsden Road, Portsmouth | 1,016 yd | |
| Cosham Conservative Club | 11 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 1,053 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 1,086 yd | |
| The Churchillian | The Churchillian Public House, Portsdown Hill Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allaway Grill | 135 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 942 yd | |
| New Shahee Tandoori | 145 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 942 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | 143 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 942 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish And Chips | 147 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 952 yd | |
| Indian Kitchen | 2 Northern Buildings, Northern Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwiki Mart | 21 Halstead Road, Portsmouth | 266 yd | |
| M&S Food | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 712 yd | |
| Aldi | 41 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Road | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Medina Primary School MEDINA ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Beacon View Primary Academy ALLAWAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Portsmouth) SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 874 yd |
| Paulsgrove Community Centre PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE MARSDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.