portsmouth PO6 Postcodes
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Portsmouth (PO6)
The PO6 postcode area is located in the Portsmouth postcode town region, within the county of Hampshire, and contains a total of 1242 individual postcodes.
There are 7 electoral wards in the PO6 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, 20% of people in PO6 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 PO6 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
PO6 is a postcode district in the Portsmouth post town area, and is located in the county of Hampshire in the south of England.
The postcode covers the area of Cosham, Farlington, and Drayton, and makes up part of the Portsmouth post town area. It borders areas such as Paulsgrove, which is located in the PO7 district, and Hilsea and Copnor in the PO5 district.
The area is served by two railway stations, Cosham and Farlington Halt both located on the Portsmouth Direct line, and is home to several popular transport routes such as the A27, the A3 (M) and the M27 motorway.
PO6 contains many popular tourist and shopping destinations – including the newly-revitalised Gunwharf Quays shopping centre – and leisure attractions such as Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, as well as dozens of smaller harbours and marinas. It is also home to two secondary schools, The Portsmouth Academy and Charter Academy, as well as several primary schools.
The postcode contains a mixture of housing types including terraced and semi-detached houses, detached family homes, and some modern developments. It is also home to a wide range of local amenities and shopping facilities – from local corner shops and supermarkets to larger retail outlets.
Property prices in the PO6 area, however, tend to be slightly higher than those in the neighbouring postcodes as a result of its location – with its close proximity to various transport links, the seafront, and amenities.
In terms of crime, the majority of offences tend to be of a low-risk nature and crime levels overall remain relatively low as a whole.
Demographics
Hampshire
PO6 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 | PO6 |
| Postal Town | Portsmouth |
| MSOA Name | Portsmouth 026 |
| LSOA Name | Portsmouth 026D |
| County | Hampshire |
| Region | Hampshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Portsmouth |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of PO6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.