The postcode PO5 1LJ is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PO5 1LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO5 1LJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3 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 1LJ as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to PO5 1LJ is St Ursula Grove which is centered 65 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Elm Grove and is 17 m away. The closest railway station is Fratton Rail Station, 1.04 km away.
The closest primary school to PO5 1LJ (for ages 11 and under) is Cottage Grove Primary School.
The local pub for residents of PO5 1LJ is Castle Tavern and is 2.47 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 2.49 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 9, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 126.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PO5 1LJ 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 1LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO5 1LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO5 1LJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 1LJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College | Independent school | 2-18 | 223 m | |
| Cottage Grove Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 258 m | |
| Southsea Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 532 m |
| Portsmouth High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 675 m | |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 704 m |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 708 m |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 1-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 713 m |
| Ark Charter Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 780 m |
| Priory School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 799 m |
| Mayville High School | Independent school | 2-16 | 814 m | |
| Craneswater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 969 m |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 3, 2016) | 1.05 km |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.08 km | |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 1.09 km |
| Devonshire Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.1 km |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.19 km |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery | Academy | 2-7 | 1.22 km | |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.3 km |
| Wimborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | 1.61 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO5 1LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 2.39 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 2.46 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 2.47 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 2.48 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 2.49 km | |
| Elly'S Wine Stores | Exempt June 19, 2019 | 2.49 km | |
| George & Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 2.49 km | |
| Go Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 2.49 km | |
| Harbour News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 2.49 km | |
| The Grill Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2022 | 2.49 km | |
| Royal Naval Submarine Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2018 | 2.49 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 2.53 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 2.53 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 2.53 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 2.53 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 2.53 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.53 km | |
| Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2020 | 2.55 km | |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.55 km | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 2.55 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO5 1LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Elm Grove | 17 m | |
| Elm Grove | 122 m | |
| Elm Grove | 148 m | |
| Elm Grove | 166 m | |
| Friendship House | 169 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.04 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 1.08 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.21 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.21 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.22 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 26.37 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO5 1LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Canoe Lake | 1.29 km | |
| Point Battery | 1.71 km | |
| The Point | 1.79 km | |
| Spit Sand | 2.27 km | |
| Portsea Island | 2.27 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.33 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 2.77 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 2.79 km | |
| Cockle Pond | 2.83 km | |
| Burrow Island | 2.99 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 3.13 km | |
| Whale Island | 3.2 km | |
| Swan Lake | 3.3 km | |
| Duck Lake | 3.33 km | |
| The Solent | 3.37 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO5 1LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 126.2 Mbps | 331 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.1 Mbps | 17.8 Mbps | 49.92 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 17 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 102.3 | 15.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 330 | 40.7 |
Energy usage data for PO5 1LJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.78967400 |
| Longitude | -1.08435700 |
| OS Easting | 464638 |
| OS Northing | 0099300 |
| 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: Students and professionals |
| 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 018B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |