Dryden Avenue is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO6 4PP 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 Dryden Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 4PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO6 4NX, PO6 4PN, PO6 4NS, PO6 4RB, PO6 4PL, PO6 4PE, PO6 4PJ, PO6 4RA, PO6 4PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO6 4PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.1% | 49.8% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.2% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 29% | 41% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 42.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 3.9% | -9.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 45.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.9% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 16.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 13.4% | -16.5% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 23.8% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 96.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 96.9% | 93.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 93.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dryden Avenue was 128.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Cosham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dryden Avenue has the 20th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Cosham and the 193rd highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Dryden Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2025-07-04 | £263,671 |
| 23 Dryden Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-07-31 | £182,860 |
| 21 Dryden Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-30 | £255,053 |
| 32 Dryden Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-07-01 | £142,703 |
| 3 Dryden Avenue, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-06-17 | £252,901 |
PO6 4PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Victory Primary School Allaway Avenue , Paulsgrove PO6 4QP | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Junior School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northern Infant School Richmond Rise , Portchester PO16 8DG | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , Portchester PO16 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Barn Community Primary School Linden Lea , Portchester PO16 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,384 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 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Portchester Community School White Hart Lane , Portchester PO16 9BD | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cams Hill School Shearwater Avenue , PO16 8AH | 4out of 4 | 3,262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 4,428 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,428 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,861 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 | 5,263 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 4,152 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 5,123 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boundary Oak School Wickham Road , PO17 5BL | - not rated | 5,171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Turkish Kitchen | 3 Saunders House, Leith Avenue | 182 yd | |
| The Leith Tandoori | 4 Saunders House, Leith Avenue | 185 yd | |
| Deep Blue At Mother Kelly's (Paulsgrove) | 221 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 633 yd | |
| The Crate Trafalgar | The Beach Cafe, Trafalgar Wharf | 851 yd | |
| Generations Wellbeing Centre | Castle County Day Centre, Castle Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portchester Social Club | Portchester Social Club, 10 - 12 Castle Street | 912 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion, 1 West Street | 993 yd | |
| The Portcullis Taphouse | 6 New Parade, 38 West Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Watersedge Park And Sports Social Club | Watersedge Park And Play Area, Southampton Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shake And Grill PO6 | 6 Saunders House, Leith Avenue | 172 yd | |
| Tonys Fish Bar | 8 Saunders House, Leith Avenue | 185 yd | |
| Lee Garden | 5 Saunders House, Leith Avenue | 185 yd | |
| The Light Takeaway | 37 Jubilee Avenue, Portsmouth | 280 yd | |
| Solent Kebab | 249 Southampton Road, Portsmouth | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | 34 - 36 West Street, Portchester | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle View Academy ALLAWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 415 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 | 185 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.