portsmouth PO14 Postcodes
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Portsmouth (PO14)
The PO14 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1386 individual postcodes.
There are 16 electoral wards in the PO14 postcode area, including Bembridge, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Cowes, East Cowes, Emsworth, Fareham, Freshwater, Gosport, Havant, Hayling Island, Lee-On-The-Solent, Newport, Portsmouth, Rowland's Castle, Ryde, Sandown, Seaview, Shanklin, Southsea, Totland Bay, Ventnor, Waterlooville, Yarmouth which come under the local authority of the Fareham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 29% of people in PO14 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of PO14 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The PO14 postcode is an area located in the Havant borough and south of the city of Portsmouth. It comprises individual residential, industrial and commercial premises, centred around the small villages of Bedhampton, Leigh Park, Widley and Havant.
The area spans the A27 and A3 M27 motorways, the mainline railway station in Havant, and the nearby well-known Hayling Island. Within PO14 residents and businesses have easy access to major cities such as Portsmouth, Southampton, Chichester and London.
PO14 covers a number of different areas in Havant, including Broomfield, Cowplain, Desborough, Eastoke, Emsworth, Leigh Park, Langstone, Warblington, Purbrook and Westbourne. The area contains several large shopping areas including Bedhampton, Leigh Park and a retail park on Havant's Meridian Centre that opened in 2015. The villages of Bedhampton, Emsworth and Warblington each feature historic market squares, and Bedhampton has the ancient Church of St Thomas. There are also a number of leisure facilities such as golf clubs, cricket clubs, tennis clubs, libraries and leisure centres.
Scale: PO14 comprises a range of housing, with no one population dominating the area. There is a mix of semi-detached and detached properties as well as terraced and smaller post-war homes. Apartments make up the majority of homes in the area, however, there are a number of larger apartment complexes. A new housing development has started in Widley in recent years, in order to meet the growing demand for homes in the area.
Education: PO14 is served by numerous schools and colleges, the two main ones being Havant College and Highbury College. The area also has a number of primary and secondary schools, including Leigh Park Community School, The Petersfield School, Warblington School, St Nicolas C of E Primary School, St James' C of E Primary School and Horndean Junior School.
Transport: The area is well connected by public transport and features two regular commuter services. The main route is the A27, linking the area to Portsmouth and Fareham in the west and Chichester, Winchester and London in the east. In addition, a regular bus service operates in Bedhampton and Leigh Park. There is also easy access to Portsmouth Harbour railway station and ferry services.
There are several local amenities, such as convenience stores, supermarkets, banks, gyms, leisure centres and medical facilities. The area also boasts its own theatre called the OMH (Old Market Theatre) as well as a s range of cafes, pubs and restaurants. PO14 is also home to Queen Elizabeth Country Park which covers a large area of neighbouring countryside.
The area is home to a dynamic and diverse cultural community and is an increasingly popular area to establish a home and business. Residents enjoy peaceful, suburban lifestyles with ease of access to a plethora of amenities and attractions.
Demographics
UNEMPLOYMENT
- 91%WORKING
- 9%UNEMPLOYED
9% of people in PO14 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.
ETHNICITY
- 95%WHITE
- 5%NON-WHITE
95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.
Hampshire
PO14 is located in the county of Hampshire, in England.
Hampshire has a total population of 1,829,500, making it the 5th largest county in the UK.
Hampshire has a total area of 1455 square miles, and a population density of 485 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
Outward Code | PO14 |
Postal Town | Portsmouth |
MSOA Name | Fareham 004 |
LSOA Name | Fareham 004D |
County | Hampshire |
Region | Hampshire |
Country | England |
Local Authority | Fareham |
Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO14 Electoral Wards
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 29% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.