The postcode PO5 1AS is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in March 2004 and is an active postcode. PO5 1AS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO5 1AS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.9 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 PO5 1AS as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Student digs.
The closest road name to PO5 1AS is Pain's Road which is centered 66 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Somers Road and is 209 m away. The closest railway station is Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station, 722 m away.
The closest primary school to PO5 1AS (for ages 11 and under) is Cottage Grove Primary School.
The local pub for residents of PO5 1AS is Castle Tavern and is 2.35 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on July 18, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Go Kitchen and is 2.38 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 9, 2019.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for PO5 1AS 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 PO5 1AS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO5 1AS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO5 1AS
| Introduction | March 2004 |
| 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 PO5 1AS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 280 m | |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 357 m |
| Ark Charter Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 405 m |
| St John's College | Independent school | 2-18 | 555 m | |
| Priory School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 620 m |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 3, 2016) | 659 m |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 715 m |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 1-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 726 m |
| Portsmouth High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 827 m | |
| Southsea Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 866 m |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 931 m |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery | Academy | 2-7 | 973 m | |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.03 km | |
| Devonshire Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.08 km |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 1.09 km |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Mayville High School | Independent school | 2-16 | 1.2 km | |
| Craneswater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 1.25 km |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 13, 2019) | 1.34 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO5 1AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 2.29 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 2.32 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 2.35 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 2.37 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Elly'S Wine Stores | Exempt June 19, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| George & Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 2.38 km | |
| Go Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 2.38 km | |
| Harbour News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 2.38 km | |
| The Grill Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2022 | 2.38 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 2.42 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 2.42 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 2.42 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 2.42 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 2.42 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.42 km | |
| Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2020 | 2.44 km | |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.44 km | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 2.44 km | |
| Great Wall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 21, 2019 | 2.44 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO5 1AS - Data from Apr 2022
| Somers Road | 209 m | |
| Somers Road | 268 m | |
| Isambard Brunel Road | 294 m | |
| Outram Road | 295 m | |
| Isambard Brunel Road | 298 m | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 722 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 858 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 868 m | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.38 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.38 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.4 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 26.07 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO5 1AS - Data from Dec 2021
| Canoe Lake | 1.63 km | |
| Point Battery | 1.69 km | |
| The Point | 1.74 km | |
| Portsea Island | 1.96 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.07 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 2.43 km | |
| Spit Sand | 2.45 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 2.55 km | |
| Cockle Pond | 2.76 km | |
| Burrow Island | 2.77 km | |
| Whale Island | 2.82 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 2.92 km | |
| Swan Lake | 3.21 km | |
| Duck Lake | 3.22 km | |
| Frog Lake | 3.26 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO5 1AS - 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 | 50.79316000 |
| Longitude | -1.08507000 |
| OS Easting | 464583 |
| OS Northing | 0099687 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Portsmouth South |
| Electoral Ward | St Thomas |
| 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: Cosmopolitans Group: Students around campus Subgroup: Student digs |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Portsmouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040903 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 018 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 018C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A2 |