The postcode PO5 2SB is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in July 2005 and is an active postcode. PO5 2SB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO5 2SB is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.5 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 PO5 2SB as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to PO5 2SB is B2151 which is centered 104 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Outram Road and is 115 m away. The closest railway station is Fratton Rail Station, 1.05 km away.
The closest primary school to PO5 2SB (for ages 11 and under) is Cottage Grove Primary School.
The local pub for residents of PO5 2SB is Castle Tavern and is 2.66 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 2.67 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 2SB 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 2SB and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO5 2SB, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO5 2SB
| Introduction | July 2005 |
| 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 2SB - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's College | Independent school | 2-18 | 316 m | |
| Southsea Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 322 m |
| Cottage Grove Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 467 m | |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 531 m |
| Mayville High School | Independent school | 2-16 | 641 m | |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 1-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 647 m |
| Craneswater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 764 m |
| Portsmouth High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 807 m | |
| Priory School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 826 m |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 837 m |
| Ark Charter Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 969 m |
| Devonshire Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 1.02 km |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 3, 2016) | 1.21 km |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 1.22 km |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery | Academy | 2-7 | 1.25 km | |
| The Portsmouth Grammar School | Independent school | 3-18 | 1.27 km | |
| St Jude's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 13, 2019) | 1.36 km |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.43 km |
| Wimborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | 1.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO5 2SB - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 2.58 km | |
| Royal Naval Submarine Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2018 | 2.64 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 2.65 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 2.66 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 2.67 km | |
| Elly'S Wine Stores | Exempt June 19, 2019 | 2.67 km | |
| George & Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 2.67 km | |
| Go Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 2.67 km | |
| Harbour News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 2.67 km | |
| The Grill Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2022 | 2.67 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 2.67 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 2.72 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 2.72 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 2.72 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 2.72 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 2.72 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.72 km | |
| Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2020 | 2.74 km | |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 2.74 km | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 2.74 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO5 2SB - Data from Apr 2022
| Outram Road | 115 m | |
| Outram Road | 155 m | |
| Kings Theatre | 160 m | |
| Kings Theatre | 179 m | |
| Elm Grove | 210 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.05 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.07 km | |
| Portsmouth & Southsea Rail Station | 1.28 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.31 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.31 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.32 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 26.58 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO5 2SB - Data from Dec 2021
| Canoe Lake | 1.08 km | |
| Point Battery | 1.88 km | |
| The Point | 1.96 km | |
| Spit Sand | 2.34 km | |
| Portsea Island | 2.34 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.54 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 2.77 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 2.99 km | |
| Cockle Pond | 3 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 3.12 km | |
| Burrow Island | 3.2 km | |
| Swan Lake | 3.22 km | |
| The Solent | 3.23 km | |
| Duck Lake | 3.27 km | |
| West Winner | 3.34 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO5 2SB - 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 | 50.78840700 |
| Longitude | -1.08215500 |
| OS Easting | 464795 |
| OS Northing | 0099161 |
| 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: 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 | E33040912 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 020 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 020E |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |