The postcode PO2 8RS is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in March 1982 and terminated in September 2016.PO2 8RS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
PO2 8RS 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 8RS as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to PO2 8RS is A2047 which is centered 81 m away.
The nearest bus stop is North End Junction and is 98 m away. The closest railway station is Hilsea Rail Station, 2.05 km away.
The closest primary school to PO2 8RS (for ages 11 and under) is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School.
The local pub for residents of PO2 8RS is Gosport Cruising Club and is 3.4 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 3.58 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 7, 2020.
Policing for PO2 8RS 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 8RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO2 8RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO2 8RS
| Introduction | March 1982 |
| Termination | September 2016 |
| 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 8RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 169 m | |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Academy | 4-7 | 466 m | |
| New Horizons Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 577 m |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 617 m |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 670 m |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 707 m | |
| Mayfield School | Maintained school | 4-16 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 863 m |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | 889 m | |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.04 km |
| The Harbour School | Special school | 5-19 | 1.04 km | |
| Newbridge Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 1.1 km |
| Copnor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 1.12 km |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Madani Academy | Independent school | 5-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.22 km |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 1.23 km | |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | 1.32 km | |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.39 km |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.62 km |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.64 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO2 8RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Cruising Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 5, 2018 | 3.4 km | |
| Camber Lights Cafe Explosion Museum Of Naval Firepower | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 16, 2022 | 3.41 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 3.45 km | |
| Bakers Bar & Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 3.45 km | |
| Mary And Trevors Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 3.46 km | |
| Katie Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2017 | 3.47 km | |
| Tada Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 3.47 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 3.5 km | |
| Arty'S At The Marina | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 24, 2018 | 3.51 km | |
| Arty'S Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 12, 2018 | 3.51 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 3.53 km | |
| St Marys Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 3.55 km | |
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 3.57 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 3.58 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 3.58 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 3.58 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 3.58 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 3.58 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 3.58 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 3.62 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO2 8RS - Data from Apr 2022
| North End Junction | 98 m | |
| North End Junction | 102 m | |
| North End Junction | 107 m | |
| North End Junction | 179 m | |
| North End Junction | 210 m | |
| Hilsea Rail Station | 2.05 km | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 2.07 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 2.19 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 803 m | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 803 m | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 895 m | |
| Southampton Airport | 24.72 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO2 8RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Portsea Island | 1.11 km | |
| Whale Island | 1.2 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 1.58 km | |
| Tipner Point | 1.7 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 1.92 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 2.15 km | |
| Great Salterns Lake | 2.56 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.58 km | |
| Frog Lake | 2.83 km | |
| Duck Lake | 2.96 km | |
| Swan Lake | 3.18 km | |
| Burrow Island | 3.19 km | |
| Camber Basin | 3.34 km | |
| The Point | 3.42 km | |
| Point Battery | 3.48 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.81581900 |
| Longitude | -1.08017000 |
| OS Easting | 464897 |
| OS Northing | 0102211 |
| 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 | E33037478 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 011 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 011F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |