Abbeydore Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 4AJ is located in the Paulsgrove electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbeydore Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 4AL, PO6 4AG, PO6 3PP, PO6 4AH, PO6 3PS, PO6 4AE, PO6 3QD, PO6 4AN, PO6 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO6 4AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.5% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.5% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 42.8% | 45.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 34.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 3.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.6% | 41.9% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.4% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 16.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 27% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.3% | 14.3% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 12.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 19% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 89.8% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 95% | 88.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 88.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbeydore Road was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.0% lower than the Paulsgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbeydore Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Paulsgrove and the 290th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Abbeydore Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-06-14 | £262,463 |
| 45 Abbeydore Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-02-11 | £190,651 |
| 31 Abbeydore Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-03-15 | £239,750 |
| 44 Abbeydore Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-12-20 | £191,800 |
| 53 Abbeydore Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-12-11 | £221,592 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 271 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Bourne Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JD | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Primary School Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 2,909 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,433 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 | 2,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 5,463 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 | 3,985 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 | 3,042 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,441 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 3,776 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Café On The Green | 139 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 324 yd | |
| Smiles Cafe | Marsden Road, Portsmouth | 416 yd | |
| Pall Europe | Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 433 yd | |
| Flip Out | 4 Harbour Gate Business Park, Southampton Road | 461 yd | |
| FCC Paragon | 4 Quay Point, Northarbour Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulsgrove Social Club | Marsden Road, Portsmouth | 416 yd | |
| Beefeater Harbour Lights & Premier Inn | Public House - Restaurant, 1 Southampton Road | 556 yd | |
| Cross Keys Public House | Cross Keys, Birdlip Road | 705 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allaway Grill | 135 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 324 yd | |
| New Shahee Tandoori | 145 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 324 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | 143 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 324 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish And Chips | 147 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 332 yd | |
| Greggs - Paulsgrove | 179 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 41 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 526 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Extra | Tesco, Clement Attlee Way | 847 yd | |
| Kwiki Mart | 21 Halstead Road, Portsmouth | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon View Primary Academy ALLAWAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Paulsgrove Community Centre PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE MARSDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 431 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Portsmouth) SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 560 yd |
| Paulsgrove Marsden Road | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth North Harbour) Unit 4 Unit 4 Binnacle Way | health and fitness suite | 806 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 | 244.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.