2,004TOTAL POPULATION
1,038HOUSEHOLDS
4.5%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£35,880AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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PO34 POSTCODE REGION

Portsmouth (PO34)

The PO34 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Isle of Wight, and contains a total of 131 individual postcodes.

There are 1 electoral wards in the PO34 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 Isle of Wight Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 23% of people in PO34 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 PO34 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


PO34 is a postcode situated in the Portsmouth district of Hampshire, on the south coast of England. Stretching from Selsey in the west to Seaford in the east, it covers the coastal resorts of Selsey Bill, East Wittering, Bracklesham, and Chichester.

The postcode area provides a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, and recreational activities, as well as a number of schools and health services. The area plays host to two RNLI lifeboat stations, one located at Selsey Bill and the other at Chichester Harbour.

PO34 centres around two main cities, Chichester and Portsmouth. The postcode area also encompasses some of the most popular local attractions, including Boat Sheiling Castle, Portchester Castle, Emsworth Museum, D Day Museum, Bayside Adventure Park, and Fisherman's Beach.

The postcode area is just a short distance from many popular destinations. In less than an hour's drive, visitors can reach the cities of Brighton and Southampton, whilst an hour-and-a-half journey will bring them to London. Other close proximity attractions include the Jurassic Coast and New Forest in one direction, and the Isle of Wight in the other.

The PO34 postcode area has some of the most beautiful coastline in the entire country, with plenty of sandy beaches and rocky coves to explore, as well as natural harbours. Fishing, sailing, and boat tours are popular activities along this stretch of coastline, increasingly so over the last few years.

The area is known for being a popular tourist destination due to its diverse shoreline, offering a range of activities from fishing and swimming in the calm waters to exploring the rocky coastline and searching for rare wildlife. Wildlife such as dolphins, seals, and even whales can be found swimming in the waters off this coast. The area has some of the best sailing and windsurfing conditions in the country and offers stunning views from the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters.

PO34 is also known for having an abundance of history with a number of historical attractions to explore, such as Portsmouth Castle and the Spinnaker Tower, as well as being home to a number of buildings and monuments with interesting stories behind them.

The PO34 postcode area is renowned for its vibrant nightlife, attracting people from nearby cities and further afield. For the more relaxed nights out, the area boasts a number of traditional pubs, local restaurants, and small bars. Visitors to the area can also take part in a variety of exciting activities such as cinema visits, live music events, discos, and pubs with live sports.

Whilst the area offers attractions and activities for people of all ages, it is perhaps best known as a destination for outdoor activities. For the keen adventurers, there are plenty of opportunities for discover nature's beauty with activities such as rock climbing, sailing, hiking, cycling, and camping throughout the postcode area.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in PO34 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 23%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 23% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 93%WHITE
  • 7%NON-WHITE

93% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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PO34Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

The county of Isle of Wight

PO34 is located in the county of Isle of Wight, in England.

Isle of Wight has a total population of 139,800, making it the 46th largest county in the UK.

Isle of Wight has a total area of 150 square miles, and a population density of 367 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Isle of Wight Postal Town Map
Outward CodePO34
Postal TownPortsmouth
MSOA NameIsle of Wight 010
LSOA NameIsle of Wight 010E
CountyIsle of Wight
RegionIsle of Wight
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityIsle of Wight
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

PO34 Electoral Wards

The postal region of PO34, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Pondwell
Seaview
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