portsmouth PO5 Postcodes
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Portsmouth (PO5)
The PO5 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 974 individual postcodes.
There are 3 electoral wards in the PO5 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 Portsmouth Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 21% of people in PO5 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 PO5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
PO5 is a postcode in the borough of Portsmouth, England, UK. It covers the area of Southsea, a popular seaside tourist resort, and the nearby shop-lined streets of Albert Road and Palmerston Road.
The postcode also includes the area known as Naval Base which is home to a number of UK naval and merchant ships, as well as The Hard, an area filled with bars, restaurants, shops and art galleries. The Harbour Gallery is also located in PO5 and is home to local and international art exhibitions.
The postcode also encompasses Clarence Pier, a popular amusement pier with a range of classic and modern game stalls, and Castle Field which is home to an outdoor funfair and the legendary Southsea Castle.
PO5 is an up-and-coming area made up of residential terraced streets, student houses, shops, pubs, bars and restaurants. There are a variety of independent shops, from trendy boutiques to vintage stores, as well as good transport links connecting it to the city centre and popular beaches.
Port Solent, located within PO5, is a popular destination for shopping, dining, entertainment and leisure. It has a range of restaurants, pubs and cafes, a large marina, an eight-screen Cineworld cinema, a gym, an events space and a five-star hotel.
Portsmouth city centre, within the PO5 postcode, is a vibrant area with a wide range of shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues. The Historic Dockyard and HMS Warrior 1860 are located here, and the city's popular Gunwharf Quays retail and leisure complex is a favourite with locals and visitors.
Portsmouth Football Club's historic home, Fratton Park, and the venue for the popular Victorious Festival, Southsea Common, are also located in the PO5 postcode. Southsea Common hosts a range of activity from kite surfing and sailing events to outdoor concerts and live theatre shows.
The postcode is served by a number of bus routes, and there are two mainline train stations located within the area – Southsea station and Portsmouth Harbour station. There are excellent road links from PO5 to London, Southampton and Brighton.
Demographics
Hampshire
PO5 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 | PO5 |
| Postal Town | Portsmouth |
| MSOA Name | Portsmouth 018 |
| LSOA Name | Portsmouth 018C |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PO5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 21% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.