83POPULATION
6.9%UNEMPLOYED
36%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
12%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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What social class do the population of PO7 8BQ belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PO7 8BQ 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 PO7 8BQ from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 19%Children
  • 81%Adults

19% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 8% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 42.2%Male
  • 57.8%Female

From the last census, 42.2% of people in PO78BQ male, and 57.8% female. Women outnumber men in Purbrook.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 12%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 12% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 32%SINGLE
  • 36%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in PO7 8BQ is 32%. Single and 'other' people is 68%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 1%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 6.9%UNEMPLOYED

6.9% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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PO78BQ Postcode Breakdown

POAREA7DISTRICT8SECTORBQUNIT
Full PostcodePO7 8BQ
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownPortsmouth
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
CountyHampshire
Region
CountryEngland
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

PO78BQ Postal District

Compass Postal District

PO7 8BQ 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 PO7 8BQ.

Nearest Towns & Cities
Waterloo0.8 miles NE
Waterlooville0.8 miles NE
Havant2.1 miles E
Cosham2.4 miles SW
Langstone2.6 miles E
Rowlands Castle3.9 miles E
Southwick3.9 miles W
Portchester4.2 miles W
Emsworth4.2 miles E
Catherington4.3 miles N
Hambledon4.4 miles NW
Horndean4.5 miles NE
Clanfield5.4 miles N
Southsea5.4 miles S
Hayling5.8 miles SE
London59 miles NE
Glasgow366 miles NW
Edinburgh362 miles N
Cardiff103 miles W
Liverpool195 miles NW
Southampton16 miles W
Saint Ives34 miles W

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Last plea for help as Nutshell Theatre's Crowdfunder comes to a close

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Hampshire Chronicle

Ex-senior officer barred after 'bullyish' behaviour

The former chief superintendent would have been dismissed for gross misconduct.

BBC News

Vernon Bruce: 'Effervescent, enthusiastic and eccentric'

THE effervescent, enthusiastic and eccentric, Vernon Bruce, died in Winchester on March 22 at the age of 96: it concludes a life of positivity, engaging humour, direct speaking and an unconquerable sp&hellip

Hampshire Chronicle

Bishop's Waltham community news

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Hampshire Chronicle

Pompey wages must 'quadruple to be competitive'

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says Portsmouth will faced a "brutal" financial reality in the Championship.

BBC News

Alresford vicar gives update one month after church vandalism

The rector of St John's Church in Alresford has given an update after it was vandalised last month.

Hampshire Chronicle

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