The postcode PO3 6BL is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in March 1988 and is an active postcode. PO3 6BL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO3 6BL 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 PO3 6BL as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Hampered aspiration.
The closest road name to PO3 6BL is Whitcombe Gardens which is centered 57 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Milton Road and is 128 m away. The closest railway station is Fratton Rail Station, 859 m away.
The closest primary school to PO3 6BL (for ages 11 and under) is Langstone Junior Academy. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 9, 2021.
The local pub for residents of PO3 6BL is Ferryboat Inn and is 3.04 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 2, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ferry Beach Kiosk and is 3.04 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 30, 2018.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for PO3 6BL 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 PO3 6BL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO3 6BL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO3 6BL
| Introduction | March 1988 |
| 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 PO3 6BL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miltoncross Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 21, 2017) | 431 m |
| Langstone Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 550 m |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 584 m |
| Langstone Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 717 m |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery | Academy | 2-7 | 718 m | |
| Newbridge Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 783 m |
| Madani Academy | Independent school | 5-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 845 m |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 846 m |
| Devonshire Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.06 km |
| Westover Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 1.1 km |
| Priory School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 1.12 km |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.13 km |
| Wimborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | 1.15 km | |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 1.21 km |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.21 km |
| Meon Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (September 30, 2021) | 1.24 km |
| Meon Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | 1.24 km | |
| Moorings Way Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (September 22, 2021) | 1.25 km |
| New Horizons Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 1.3 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO3 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Beach Kiosk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 3.04 km | |
| Ferryboat Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2018 | 3.04 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 3.72 km | |
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 3.75 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 3.76 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 3.78 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| Elly'S Wine Stores | Exempt June 19, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| George & Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 3.83 km | |
| Go Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| Harbour News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 3.83 km | |
| The Grill Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2022 | 3.83 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 3.83 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 3.83 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 3.83 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 3.83 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 3.83 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 3.83 km | |
| Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2020 | 3.87 km | |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 3.87 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO3 6BL - Data from Apr 2022
| Milton Road | 128 m | |
| Langstone Road | 165 m | |
| Langstone Road | 180 m | |
| Kingston Cemetery | 261 m | |
| St. Marys Hospital | 358 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 859 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 877 m | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 1.81 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.91 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.91 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 2.04 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 26.43 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO3 6BL - Data from Dec 2021
| Portsea Island | 698 m | |
| Baffins Pond | 858 m | |
| Stagg Woods | 1.23 km | |
| Frog Lake | 1.64 km | |
| Duck Lake | 1.65 km | |
| Swan Lake | 1.75 km | |
| Great Salterns Lake | 1.8 km | |
| The Solent | 2.33 km | |
| Canoe Lake | 2.42 km | |
| Whale Island | 2.75 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 2.75 km | |
| Sword Point | 2.92 km | |
| Mallard Sands | 2.98 km | |
| West Winner | 3 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 3.12 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO3 6BL - 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% |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.80238900 |
| Longitude | -1.06600100 |
| OS Easting | 465914 |
| OS Northing | 0100730 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Portsmouth North |
| Electoral Ward | Baffins |
| 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 | E33040875 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 014 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 014E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A2 |