portsmouth PO17 Postcodes

Portsmouth (PO17)

The PO17 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 370 individual postcodes.

There are 30 electoral wards in the PO17 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 Winchester Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 33% of people in PO17 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 PO17 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

PO17 postcode is located in the Portsmouth district of England. It covers the eastern part of the city at the north and east of the M27, which includes the settlements of Clanfield, Catherington, North Boarhunt, Southwick, Wymering, Cosham and Drayton. This postcode district also includes the larger urbanized area surrounding Portsmouth's City Centre.

The postcode of PO17 has a population of approximately 70,000 people, according to the latest census. It is ethnically diverse with white British as the largest group. The area has a range of dwellings from terraced housing to detached and semi-detached houses and large Edwardian, Victorian and 20th Century villas.

The area is well connected with excellent transport links and easy access to nearby cities, Portsmouth, Chichester, Southampton and London. The area is described as having a mixture of traditional and modernised buildings along with a number of large green spaces, parks, villages and seaside towns. The area has a number of schools, GP surgeries, libraries, leisure centres, churches, and other amenities.

One of the area's main attractions is the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, based at Gosport. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of submarines and the history of the Royal Navy. Other nearby attractions include the Mary Rose Museum and the Isle of Wight villages and Needles Battery.

The area offers excellent retail potential with some big-name brands and popular high street shops based in and around Portsmouth. The local area also enjoys excellent leisure facilities with a number of pubs, restaurants, sports clubs, bowling alleys, cinemas, and theatres.

The town of Cosham lies within this postcode district, and it is home to Cosham High Street, where shoppers can find a range of shops and supermarkets, plus a range of restaurants, cafés and takeaways.

The postcode is served by two railway stations, Cosham station which is located on the mainline, and Hilsea station located close to the M27 motorway. It is also served by an excellent bus network, the Eden Bus, with fantastically low prices for transport, giving the city a great sense of connectivity.

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