The postcode PO5 2RS is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in July 1986 and is an active postcode. PO5 2RS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO5 2RS is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 PO5 2RS as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Private renting new arrivals.
The closest road name to PO5 2RS is Theatre Mews which is centered 16 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Napier Road and is 42 m away. The closest railway station is Fratton Rail Station, 1.14 km away.
The closest primary school to PO5 2RS (for ages 11 and under) is St Swithun's Catholic Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on September 25, 2019.
The local pub for residents of PO5 2RS is Castle Tavern and is 2.9 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 2.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 9, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 82.7 Mbps and an average upload speed of 11.7 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.
Policing for PO5 2RS 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 2RS and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO5 2RS, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO5 2RS
| Introduction | July 1986 |
| 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 2RS - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southsea Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 49 m |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 357 m |
| Mayville High School | Independent school | 2-16 | 454 m | |
| Craneswater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 505 m |
| St John's College | Independent school | 2-18 | 541 m | |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 1-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 668 m |
| Cottage Grove Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 741 m | |
| Priory School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 944 m |
| Devonshire Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 985 m |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 985 m |
| Portsmouth High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.01 km | |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 1.05 km |
| Ark Charter Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 1.23 km |
| Cumberland Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.31 km |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery | Academy | 2-7 | 1.36 km | |
| Wimborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | 1.38 km | |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 1.43 km |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 3, 2016) | 1.45 km |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.51 km | |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO5 2RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 2.82 km | |
| Royal Naval Submarine Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2018 | 2.84 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 2.9 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 2.9 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| Elly'S Wine Stores | Exempt June 19, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| George & Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 2.91 km | |
| Go Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 2.91 km | |
| Harbour News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 2.91 km | |
| The Grill Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2022 | 2.91 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 2.92 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 2.96 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 2.96 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 2.96 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 2.96 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 2.96 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.96 km | |
| Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2020 | 2.98 km | |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.98 km | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 2.98 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO5 2RS - Data from Apr 2022
| Napier Road | 42 m | |
| Kings Theatre | 99 m | |
| Kings Theatre | 127 m | |
| Albert Road | 190 m | |
| Albert Road Lights | 203 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.14 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.16 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.46 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.46 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.46 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.47 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 26.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO5 2RS - Data from Dec 2021
| Canoe Lake | 808 m | |
| Point Battery | 2.1 km | |
| The Point | 2.19 km | |
| Spit Sand | 2.45 km | |
| Portsea Island | 2.46 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 2.8 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.81 km | |
| The Solent | 3.07 km | |
| West Winner | 3.12 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 3.13 km | |
| Swan Lake | 3.14 km | |
| Duck Lake | 3.21 km | |
| Cockle Pond | 3.23 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.25 km | |
| Spithead | 3.31 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO5 2RS - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.7 Mbps | 82.7 Mbps | 107 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 11.7 Mbps | 17.79 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% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 82.8 | 11.8 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.78667400 |
| Longitude | -1.07935200 |
| OS Easting | 464994 |
| OS Northing | 0098972 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Portsmouth South |
| Electoral Ward | St Jude |
| 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: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Private renting new arrivals |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Portsmouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040937 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 025D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A2 |