Nailsworth Road is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 4ED 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 Nailsworth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 4HS, PO6 4HT, PO6 4AT, PO6 4HR, PO6 4EB, PO6 4HP, PO6 4HW, PO6 4AU, PO6 4DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO6 4ED has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 49.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 37.1% | 35.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.3% | 33.9% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 18% | 16.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 7.3% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 40.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.8% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 15.9% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 4ED this area, 36.2% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 36.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 12.8% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.8% | 16.1% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.3% | 88.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 92.9% | 91% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 91% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nailsworth Road was 566.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 480.1% higher than the Paulsgrove average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nailsworth Road has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Paulsgrove and the 26th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 338.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nailsworth Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2019-11-15 | £192,275 |
| 5 Nailsworth Road, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1997-01-31 | £181,432 |
PO6 4ED 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 | 52 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Bourne Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JD | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon View Primary Academy Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 3PS | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Victory Primary School Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medina Primary School Medina Road , Cosham PO6 3NH | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsdown Primary School Sundridge Close , Wymering PO6 3JL | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 3,278 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 3,961 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 | 3,485 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 | 4,291 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 | 3,532 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 3,561 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 4,101 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 278 yd | |
| Smiles Cafe | Marsden Road, Portsmouth | 283 yd | |
| Hendy Ford | Hendy Ford (cosham) Ltd, Southampton Road | 452 yd | |
| Flip Out | 4 Harbour Gate Business Park, Southampton Road | 540 yd | |
| Pall Europe | Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Public House | Cross Keys, Birdlip Road | 187 yd | |
| Paulsgrove Social Club | Marsden Road, Portsmouth | 283 yd | |
| Beefeater Harbour Lights & Premier Inn | Public House - Restaurant, 1 Southampton Road | 656 yd | |
| Watersedge Park And Sports Social Club | Watersedge Park And Play Area, Southampton Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs - Paulsgrove | 179 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 154 yd | |
| Blue Ocean Fish And Chips | 147 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 267 yd | |
| Allaway Grill | 135 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 278 yd | |
| New Shahee Tandoori | 145 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 278 yd | |
| Golden Bridge | 143 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 41 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 634 yd | |
| Tesco Portsmouth Extra | Tesco, Clement Attlee Way | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paulsgrove Community Centre PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE PAULSGROVE COMMUNITY CENTRE MARSDEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Paulsgrove Marsden Road | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| Beacon View Primary Academy ALLAWAY AVENUE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Portsmouth) SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 yd |
| Pure Gym (Portsmouth North Harbour) Unit 4 Unit 4 Binnacle Way | health and fitness suite | 782 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.