The postcode PO2 8BX is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. PO2 8BX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO2 8BX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PO2 8BX as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to PO2 8BX is Heathfield Road which is centered 52 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Kingston Crescent and is 62 m away. The closest railway station is Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station, 1.84 km away.
The closest primary school to PO2 8BX (for ages 11 and under) is The Flying Bull Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 1, 2017.
The local pub for residents of PO2 8BX is Gosport Cruising Club and is 3.28 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 5, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Subway and is 3.41 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 7, 2020.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.8 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PO2 8BX is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Portsmouth City Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PO2 8BX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO2 8BX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO2 8BX
| Introduction | December 1996 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO2 8BX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Bull Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 392 m |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 402 m | |
| New Horizons Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 543 m |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Academy | 4-7 | 673 m | |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 812 m |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 844 m |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 860 m | |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 973 m |
| Newbridge Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 979 m |
| Madani Academy | Independent school | 5-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.01 km |
| Mayfield School | Maintained school | 4-16 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.04 km |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 1.07 km | |
| Copnor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.18 km |
| The Harbour School | Special school | 5-19 | 1.19 km | |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.2 km |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 1.3 km |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.39 km |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 1.46 km | |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | 1.55 km | |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 1.6 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO2 8BX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 3.27 km | |
| Gosport Cruising Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 5, 2018 | 3.28 km | |
| Camber Lights Cafe Explosion Museum Of Naval Firepower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 3.31 km | |
| Bakers Bar & Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 3.31 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 3.32 km | |
| Katie Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2017 | 3.33 km | |
| Tada Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 3.33 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 3.35 km | |
| Arty'S At The Marina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2018 | 3.36 km | |
| Arty'S Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 3.36 km | |
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 3.38 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 3.41 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 3.41 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 3.41 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 3.41 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 3.41 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 3.41 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| Elly'S Wine Stores | Exempt June 19, 2019 | 3.44 km | |
| George & Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 3.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO2 8BX - Data from Apr 2022
| Kingston Crescent | 62 m | |
| Kingston Crescent | 73 m | |
| Chichester Road | 90 m | |
| London Road | 139 m | |
| Kingston Crescent | 167 m | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 1.84 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.97 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 2 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 642 m | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 642 m | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 756 m | |
| Southampton Airport | 24.83 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO2 8BX - Data from Dec 2021
| Portsea Island | 978 m | |
| Whale Island | 1.21 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 1.49 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 1.86 km | |
| Tipner Point | 1.86 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 2.12 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.41 km | |
| Great Salterns Lake | 2.57 km | |
| Frog Lake | 2.79 km | |
| Duck Lake | 2.91 km | |
| Burrow Island | 3.05 km | |
| Swan Lake | 3.11 km | |
| The Point | 3.21 km | |
| Camber Basin | 3.24 km | |
| Point Battery | 3.27 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO2 8BX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
Energy usage data for PO2 8BX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.81375600 |
| Longitude | -1.08082100 |
| OS Easting | 464854 |
| OS Northing | 0101981 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Portsmouth North |
| Electoral Ward | Nelson |
| Local Authority District | Portsmouth |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Solent Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000044 |
| Travel To Work Area | Portsmouth |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Portsmouth City Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Portsmouth CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Portsmouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040863 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 011F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |