The PO2 8PA postcode is in Portsmouth, Portsmouth postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the PO2 8PA area, explore the PO2 8PA Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO2 8PA area, visit the PO2 8PA House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | PO2 |
| Ward | Nelson |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Alexandra Park |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Portsmouth |
| Police Force | Hampshire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 9471 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hampered aspiration / Constrained renters / Larger Towns and Cities, while the work-zone classification is Non-metropolitan suburban areas.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Stamshaw(0.28 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Mother Shipton(0.05 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Portsmouth(0.23 mi)
The nearest airport is Southampton Airport Parkway(15.21 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Infant AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-7 | PO2 8NW (0.05 mi) | Details |
| Stamshaw Junior SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 7-11 | PO2 8QH (0.23 mi) | Details |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate | 5-11 | PO2 9AX (0.24 mi) | Details |
| The Harbour SchoolAll Through, Serious Weaknesses | 5-19 | PO2 8RA (0.35 mi) | Details |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)Primary, Requires improvement | 4-7 | PO2 9NJ (0.56 mi) | Details |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior)Primary, Good | 7-11 | PO2 0NT (0.57 mi) | Details |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant)Primary, Outstanding | 4-7 | PO2 0LB (0.57 mi) | Details |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)Primary, Good | 7-11 | PO2 9NE (0.62 mi) | Details |
| The Flying Bull AcademyPrimary, Good | 3-11 | PO2 7BJ (0.64 mi) | Details |
| New Horizons Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PO2 7JB (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Cliffdale Primary AcademyPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | PO2 0SN (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Gatcombe Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | PO2 0UR (0.89 mi) | Details |
| Copnor Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 4-11 | PO3 5BZ (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Trafalgar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-16 | PO2 9RJ (0.91 mi) | Details |
| UTC PortsmouthSecondary, Outstanding | 14-19 | PO2 9DU (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Manor Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-7 | PO1 5QR (0.97 mi) | Details |
| Penbridge Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | PO2 7RW (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE(0.31 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| derby road group practiceActivederby road surgery, 27-29 derby rd, north end, portsmouth, hampshire | 02392009265 | PO2 8HP |
| portsdown group practiceActivekingston crescent surgery, 92 kingston crescent, portsmouth, hampshire | 02392009191 | PO2 8AL |
| kirklands surgeryActivekirklands surgery, 111 copnor road, copnor, portsmouth, hampshire | 02392663368 | PO3 5AF |
The population of PO28PA is 267 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1448), Between 25 to 34 (1214), and Between 35 to 44 (1199).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 194 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 47.
Regarding education, 52 adults have No qualifications, while 38 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (319), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (234).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (120), followed by Christian (113).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (44) followed by Semi-routine occupations (38), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (479), and 249 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1282) and Middle East and Asia (77).