30POPULATION
5.5%UNEMPLOYED
34%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
HI CRIME RATE
10%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsPO2 8LA

What social class do the population of PO2 8LA belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PO2 8LA in Portsmouth, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about PO2 8LA from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 24%Children
  • 76%Adults

24% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 5% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 50%Male
  • 50%Female

From the last census, 50% of people in PO28LA male, and 50% female. Women outnumber men in Nelson.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 10%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 36%DE

According to census records, 10% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 41%SINGLE
  • 34%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PO2 8LA is 41%. Single and 'other' people is 60%.

ETHNICITY

  • 95%WHITE
  • 5%NON-WHITE

95% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.7%WORKING
  • 5.5%UNEMPLOYED

5.5% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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PO2 8LA Demographics

Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Constituency

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PO2 8LA Constituency

Local Issues & Problems

Local Issues

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

Sunrise/Sunset

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Traffic and Travel Reports

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Taxis and Minicabs

Taxi Firms

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Taxis near PO2 8LA

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Car Parks near PO2 8LA

Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near PO2 8LA

Events

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What's on near PO2 8LA

Local Attractions

Attractions

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

Hotels

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Tourist Information PO2 8LA

Local Amenities

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Banks near PO2 8LA

Banks

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Banks near PO2 8LA

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near PO2 8LA

Schools

Schools

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Schools near PO2 8LA

Shopping Centres

Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

Police Stations

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Police Stations in PO2 8LA

Emergencies

Emergency Facilities

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Emergencies in PO2 8LA

Post Offices

Post Offices

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Post Offices in PO2 8LA

Libraries

Libraries

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PO28LA Postcode Breakdown

POAREA2DISTRICT8SECTORLAUNIT
Full PostcodePO2 8LA
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPortsmouth
Easting
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Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
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CountryEngland
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Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

PO28LA Postal District

Compass Postal District

PO2 8LA postcode is located in the postal town of Portsmouth. Portsmouth postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode PO2 8LA.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Cosham1.3 miles NE
Portchester1.6 miles NW
Gosport2.4 miles SW
Southsea2.6 miles SE
Southwick3.6 miles NW
Portsmouth3.6 miles S
Wallington4.1 miles NW
Waterloo4.5 miles NE
Waterlooville4.5 miles NE
Langstone4.6 miles E
Fareham4.7 miles W
Havant5 miles E
Lee-on-the-Solent5.1 miles W
Hayling5.8 miles E
Titchfield6.5 miles W
London63 miles NE
Glasgow368 miles NW
Edinburgh364 miles N
Cardiff102 miles W
Liverpool196 miles NW
Southampton15 miles W
Saint Ives32 miles W

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