Postcode PO2 8PP (Portsmouth) Terminated December 1996

Map showing PO2 8PP and nearby postcodes

The postcode PO2 8PP is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in July 1995 and terminated in December 1996.PO2 8PP is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

PO2 8PP is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.5 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 8PP as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.

The closest road name to PO2 8PP is Widley Road which is centered 123 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Widley Road and is 178 m away. The closest railway station is Hilsea Rail Station, 2.38 km away.

The closest primary school to PO2 8PP (for ages 11 and under) is Stamshaw Junior School.

The local pub for residents of PO2 8PP is The Cormorant and is 3.01 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 12, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oriental Harbour and is 3.29 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on January 30, 2020.

Policing for PO2 8PP is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Portsmouth City Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to PO2 8PP and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PO2 8PP, and the approximate distance away.

Widley Road 123 m
Childe Square 143 m
Jervis Road 183 m
Walden Road 187 m
Harbour Way 202 m
Smeaton Street 233 m
Gruneisen Road 249 m
Victory Green 252 m
Tipner Road 257 m
Wilson Road 258 m
Hilldowns Avenue 274 m
Newcomen Road 286 m
Strode Road 303 m
Target Road 317 m
Osier Close 323 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode PO2 8PP

Introduction July 1995
Termination December 1996
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO2 8PP - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
The Harbour School 252 m
Stamshaw Junior School 317 m
Stamshaw Infant Academy 518 m
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 771 m
The Flying Bull Academy Good
(February 1, 2017)
1.15 km
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 1.22 km
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 1.3 km
King's Academy College Park (Junior) Good
(February 7, 2019)
1.36 km
King's Academy College Park (Infant) 1.36 km
Mayfield School Good
(November 11, 2021)
1.4 km
New Horizons Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
1.43 km
Cliffdale Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 9, 2022)
1.5 km
Trafalgar School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.77 km
Ark Dickens Primary Academy Good
(November 13, 2019)
1.77 km
Gatcombe Park Primary School Good
(January 30, 2018)
1.78 km
Manor Infant and Nursery School Good
(June 28, 2017)
1.8 km
UTC Portsmouth Outstanding
(June 30, 2021)
1.84 km
Copnor Primary School Good
(June 22, 2017)
1.89 km
Madani Academy Good
(May 16, 2019)
1.92 km
Newbridge Junior School Good
(October 31, 2017)
1.93 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO2 8PP - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mary And Trevors Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
2.63 km
St Marys Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
2.71 km
Camber Lights Cafe Explosion Museum Of Naval Firepower Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 16, 2022
2.96 km
The Cormorant Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
3.01 km
Gosport Cruising Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 5, 2018
3.04 km
Bakers Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 19, 2019
3.13 km
Katie Bakes Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 3, 2017
3.17 km
Tada Events Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
April 17, 2018
3.17 km
Arty'S At The Marina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
October 24, 2018
3.21 km
Arty'S Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
December 12, 2018
3.21 km
Jolly Roger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
3.22 km
Castle Early Bird Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 13, 2018
3.29 km
Castle Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
3.29 km
Oriental Harbour Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 30, 2020
3.29 km
Southern Co-Operatives Limited Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 25, 2019
3.29 km
The Deck At The Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2022
3.34 km
One Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
3.36 km
Castle Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 18, 2018
3.4 km
Hardway Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
3.42 km
Tash'S Tt Catering Other catering premises Awaiting Inspection
3.42 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO2 8PP - Data from Apr 2022

Widley Road Bus Stop/Station 178 m
Tipner Lane Bus Stop/Station 252 m
Tipner Lane Bus Stop/Station 263 m
Stamshaw School Bus Stop/Station 323 m
Twyford Avenue Bus Stop/Station 379 m
Hilsea Rail Station Rail 2.38 km
Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station Rail 2.43 km
Portsmouth Harbour Rail Station Rail 2.85 km
Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Ferry 969 m
Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Ferry 1 km
Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Ferry 1 km
Southampton Airport Air 23.87 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO2 8PP - Data from Dec 2021

Whale Island Island 600 m
Tipner Point Wetland 928 m
Fountain Lake Sea 1.22 km
Portsea Island Island 1.95 km
Basin No 1 Inland Water 2.43 km
Baffins Pond Inland Water 2.77 km
Camber Basin Wetland 2.88 km
Burrow Island Island 2.88 km
Stagg Woods Woodland Or Forest 2.98 km
Great Salterns Lake Inland Water 3.36 km
The Point Wetland 3.5 km
Pewit Island Island 3.52 km
Point Battery Beach 3.59 km
Frog Lake Inland Water 3.66 km
Duck Lake Inland Water 3.81 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.82029400
Longitude -1.08997700
OS Easting 464200
OS Northing 0102700
OS Positional Quality Postcode terminated prior to Gridlink® initiative, last known ONS postcode grid reference

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
5566
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hampshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000044
Travel To Work Area Portsmouth

NHS

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

2011 Census

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 E33040858
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Portsmouth 010
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Portsmouth 010B
Output Area / Small Area 7A2