PO8 8RU Postcode Area
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What social class do the population of PO8 8RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is PO8 8RU 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 PO8 8RU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
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Demographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in PO8 8RU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around PO8 8RU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
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Local Issues
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Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area PO88RU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
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Travel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
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Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
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Events
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Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area PO8 8RU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
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Banks
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Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the PO8 8RU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the PO8 8RU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
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Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near PO8 8RU.
Post Offices
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Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around PO8 8RU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
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PO88RU Postcode Breakdown
| POAREA | 8DISTRICT | 8SECTOR | RUUNIT |
| Full Postcode | PO8 8RU |
| Latitude/Longitude | , |
| Postal Town | Portsmouth |
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| County | Hampshire |
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| Country | England |
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| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
PO88RU Postal District
PO8 8RU 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 PO8 8RU.
| Waterloo | 1.8 miles S |
| Waterlooville | 1.8 miles S |
| Catherington | 2 miles NE |
| Horndean | 2.4 miles NE |
| Hambledon | 2.5 miles NW |
| Clanfield | 3 miles NE |
| Rowlands Castle | 3.3 miles E |
| Havant | 3.4 miles SE |
| Chalton | 4.3 miles NE |
| Southwick | 4.4 miles W |
| Langstone | 4.4 miles SE |
| Cosham | 4.5 miles SW |
| Emsworth | 4.9 miles E |
| Soberton | 5.6 miles NW |
| Portchester | 5.7 miles SW |
| London | 57 miles NE |
| Glasgow | 364 miles NW |
| Edinburgh | 360 miles N |
| Cardiff | 103 miles W |
| Liverpool | 193 miles NW |
| Southampton | 16 miles W |
| Saint Ives | 35 miles W |
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