The postcode PO2 8QS is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in December 2008.PO2 8QS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
PO2 8QS 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 8QS as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Deprived blue-collar terraces.
The closest road name to PO2 8QS is Tipner Road which is centered 24 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Stamshaw School and is 91 m away. The closest railway station is Hilsea Rail Station, 2.17 km away.
The closest primary school to PO2 8QS (for ages 11 and under) is Stamshaw Junior School.
The local pub for residents of PO2 8QS is The Cormorant and is 2.97 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 12, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from White Hart Takeaway and is 3.45 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on September 23, 2021.
Policing for PO2 8QS 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 8QS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO2 8QS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO2 8QS
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | December 2008 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO2 8QS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamshaw Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 69 m | |
| The Harbour School | Special school | 5-19 | 185 m | |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Academy | 4-7 | 463 m | |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 773 m | |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 989 m | |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | 1.06 km | |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 1.28 km | |
| Mayfield School | Maintained school | 4-16 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 1.28 km |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 1.28 km |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 1.33 km |
| New Horizons Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.45 km |
| Trafalgar School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.56 km |
| UTC Portsmouth | Academy | 14-19 | Outstanding (June 30, 2021) | 1.59 km |
| Copnor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.83 km |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.91 km |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.94 km |
| Newbridge Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.97 km |
| Madani Academy | Independent school | 5-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 2.06 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO2 8QS - 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 | 2.57 km | |
| St Marys Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 2.66 km | |
| The Cormorant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2020 | 2.97 km | |
| Camber Lights Cafe Explosion Museum Of Naval Firepower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 3.19 km | |
| Castle Early Bird | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 13, 2018 | 3.24 km | |
| Castle Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 3.24 km | |
| Gosport Cruising Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 5, 2018 | 3.28 km | |
| One Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2019 | 3.33 km | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 3.35 km | |
| Bakers Bar & Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 3.37 km | |
| Jolly Roger | Awaiting Inspection | 3.41 km | |
| Katie Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2017 | 3.42 km | |
| Tada Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 3.42 km | |
| White Hart Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory September 23, 2021 | 3.45 km | |
| Arty'S At The Marina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2018 | 3.45 km | |
| Arty'S Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 3.45 km | |
| Oriental Harbour | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 30, 2020 | 3.51 km | |
| Southern Co-Operatives Limited | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 25, 2019 | 3.51 km | |
| Portchester Parish Hall Lunch Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 17, 2022 | 3.52 km | |
| Portchester Community School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 25, 2022 | 3.56 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO2 8QS - Data from Apr 2022
| Stamshaw School | 91 m | |
| Widley Road | 102 m | |
| Tipner Lane | 159 m | |
| Tipner Lane | 163 m | |
| Twyford Avenue | 188 m | |
| Hilsea Rail Station | 2.17 km | |
| Cosham Rail Station | 2.63 km | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 2.64 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.2 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.21 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.21 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 23.86 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO2 8QS - Data from Dec 2021
| Tipner Point | 802 m | |
| Whale Island | 841 m | |
| Fountain Lake | 1.48 km | |
| Portsea Island | 2.01 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.68 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 2.77 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 2.95 km | |
| Camber Basin | 3.11 km | |
| Burrow Island | 3.13 km | |
| Great Salterns Lake | 3.29 km | |
| Pewit Island | 3.59 km | |
| Frog Lake | 3.64 km | |
| The Point | 3.75 km | |
| Duck Lake | 3.79 km | |
| Portsdown Hill East | 3.82 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.82218400 |
| Longitude | -1.08795300 |
| OS Easting | 464340 |
| OS Northing | 0102912 |
| 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: Hard-pressed living Group: Challenged terraced workers Subgroup: Deprived blue-collar terraces |
| 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 | 8B1 |