The postcode PO2 8EJ is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in January 1992 and is an active postcode. PO2 8EJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO2 8EJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.3 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 8EJ as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to PO2 8EJ is Smeaton Street which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Mother Shipton and is 272 m away. The closest railway station is Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station, 2.24 km away.
The closest primary school to PO2 8EJ (for ages 11 and under) is Stamshaw Junior School.
The local pub for residents of PO2 8EJ is Gosport Cruising Club and is 3.05 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on June 5, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oriental Harbour and is 3.35 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 30, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 114.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 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 1.3 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PO2 8EJ 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 8EJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO2 8EJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO2 8EJ
| Introduction | January 1992 |
| 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 8EJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Academy | 4-7 | 399 m | |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 439 m | |
| The Harbour School | Special school | 5-19 | 472 m | |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 579 m | |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 924 m |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 1.21 km | |
| New Horizons Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 1.24 km | |
| Mayfield School | Maintained school | 4-16 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | 1.32 km | |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 1.42 km |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.55 km |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.57 km |
| Madani Academy | Independent school | 5-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.69 km |
| Newbridge Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Copnor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.71 km |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.78 km |
| Trafalgar School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.8 km |
| UTC Portsmouth | Academy | 14-19 | Outstanding (June 30, 2021) | 1.88 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO2 8EJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary And Trevors Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 2.86 km | |
| St Marys Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.94 km | |
| Camber Lights Cafe Explosion Museum Of Naval Firepower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 3 km | |
| Gosport Cruising Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 5, 2018 | 3.05 km | |
| Bakers Bar & Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 3.12 km | |
| Katie Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2017 | 3.16 km | |
| Tada Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 3.16 km | |
| Arty'S At The Marina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2018 | 3.19 km | |
| Arty'S Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 3.19 km | |
| The Cormorant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 3.24 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 3.27 km | |
| Jolly Roger | Awaiting Inspection | 3.3 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 3.33 km | |
| Oriental Harbour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 30, 2020 | 3.35 km | |
| Southern Co-Operatives Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2019 | 3.35 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 3.36 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 |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO2 8EJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Mother Shipton | 272 m | |
| Knox Road | 274 m | |
| London Avenue | 333 m | |
| Widley Road | 371 m | |
| Angerstein Road | 395 m | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 2.24 km | |
| Hilsea Rail Station | 2.33 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 2.65 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 804 m | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 812 m | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 812 m | |
| Southampton Airport | 24.09 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO2 8EJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Whale Island | 651 m | |
| Tipner Point | 1.15 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 1.2 km | |
| Portsea Island | 1.72 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.36 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 2.55 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 2.78 km | |
| Burrow Island | 2.87 km | |
| Camber Basin | 2.92 km | |
| Great Salterns Lake | 3.17 km | |
| The Point | 3.39 km | |
| Frog Lake | 3.46 km | |
| Point Battery | 3.47 km | |
| Duck Lake | 3.6 km | |
| Pewit Island | 3.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO2 8EJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 114.3 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 12.9 Mbps | 14.6 Mbps | 36 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 11 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 106.7 | 14.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 331 | 36 |
Energy usage data for PO2 8EJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.81858800 |
| Longitude | -1.08806500 |
| OS Easting | 464337 |
| OS Northing | 0102512 |
| 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: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Hampered aspiration |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Portsmouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040859 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 010 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 010D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |