portsmouth PO40 Postcodes

Portsmouth (PO40)

The PO40 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Isle of Wight, and contains a total of 332 individual postcodes.

There are 8 electoral wards in the PO40 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, 18% of people in PO40 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 PO40 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

PO40 is one of the postcode districts for the city of Portsmouth, located in the south of England. It encompasses the area from Boarhunt, Hambledon and Chalton to the east, and covers the northern half of Portchester and Fareham to the west. The eastern edge of the district is the boundary with the county of Hampshire.

The PO40 postcode district contains both urban and rural areas that make up the villages of Boarhunt, Chalton and Hambledon, the town of Portchester, and some of the northern suburbs of Portsmouth. It has a coastline that stretches from Portchester in the east to Fareham in the west, and includes the eastern part of Langstone Harbour. The area is popular with local residents due to its many amenities and attractions, from the wide selection of shops and restaurants to the historical Portchester Castle.

The nearby University of Portsmouth, Queen Alexandra Hospital, and the Hampshire Institute of Medical Science (HIMS) all provide local employment opportunities. The area also benefits from excellent transport links, including the M27 motorway, West Coastway railway line, and a number of bus and cycle routes.

Property in the PO40 postcode is generally made up of a mix of postwar housing for rent, ex-council flats, modern developments, and some significant older properties within Fareham and Portchester. The area has seen considerable investment in recent years, with new housing developments and regeneration projects taking place in Boarhunt, Hambledon and Chalton.

The local landscape of the area is beautifully varied, with the area boasting stunning views of the Solent to the north, the South Downs National Park to the east, and the rolling Hampshire countryside to the west. There are also many parks, recreation grounds, and nature reserves within the district, including the Portchester Country Park.

Thanks to its location and nearby amenities, the PO40 postcode district has become a popular destination for those seeking a mix of city and countryside living, which results a vibrant local community.

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