Islay Gardens is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 3UF is located in the Cosham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Islay Gardens, Portsmouth, PO6 3UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 3LT, PO6 3UH, PO6 3UD, PO6 3UE, PO6 3UQ, PO6 3ET, PO6 2DP, PO6 3UG, PO6 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 3UF 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 | 50.9% | 51.9% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.1% | -1.0% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of PO6 3UF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.1% | 30.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 54.7% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 10.5% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 50.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 14% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 45.1% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 80.5% | 82.7% | 2.2% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 83.3% | 85.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.9% | 85.2% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 11.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 0.6% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 0.8% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islay Gardens was 63.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Islay Gardens has the 37th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Islay Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-07-24 | £583,230 |
| 15 Islay Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2024-09-10 | £559,751 |
| 6 Islay Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-01-07 | £530,829 |
| 8 Islay Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-29 | £582,070 |
| 19 Islay Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2019-11-22 | £586,150 |
PO6 3UF 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 115 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 57 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Infant Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Court Lane Junior Academy Hilary Avenue , Cosham PO6 2PP | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Purbrook Park School Park Avenue , Purbrook PO7 5DS | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,472 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 2out of 4 | 3,410 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 | 1,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 5,414 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 | 3,648 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 | 1,851 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,835 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| League Of Friends Coffee Shop | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 384 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 384 yd | |
| Pot Of Gold | High Street, Portsmouth | 498 yd | |
| Tesco (Staff Restaurant) | 16 High Street, Portsmouth | 531 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 43 High Street, Portsmouth | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Churchillian | The Churchillian Public House, Portsdown Hill Road | 456 yd | |
| Cosham Conservative Club | 11 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 469 yd | |
| Crown Bingo And Social Club | High Street, Portsmouth | 498 yd | |
| The Cosham Social Club | 14-16, Wayte Street | 595 yd | |
| The First Post (Wetherspoon) | 42 High Street, Portsmouth | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Out | Shop, 19 Spur Road | 469 yd | |
| West Grill | 7 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 469 yd | |
| Tasty Plaice | 1-3 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 469 yd | |
| Oriental Food Centre | 15 Spur Road, Portsmouth | 469 yd | |
| Greggs - Cosham | 18 High Street, Portsmouth | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Food | Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road | 384 yd | |
| Iceland | 1-3 High Street, Portsmouth | 461 yd | |
| Kwiki Mart | 21 Halstead Road, Portsmouth | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon Health & Fitness 8C 8C HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Sevenoaks Sevenoaks Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Cosham Community Centre COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE COSHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE WOOTTON STREET | 720 yd | |
| Medina Primary School MEDINA ROAD | grass pitches | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.