The postcode PO5 2SD is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in November 2013.PO5 2SD is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.
PO5 2SD 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 2SD as Cosmopolitans > Students around campus > Students and professionals.
The closest road name to PO5 2SD is Albert Road which is centered 18 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Albert Road Lights and is 37 m away. The closest railway station is Fratton Rail Station, 1.11 km away.
The closest primary school to PO5 2SD (for ages 11 and under) is Craneswater Junior School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 8, 2017.
The local pub for residents of PO5 2SD is Castle Tavern and is 3.08 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 3.09 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on October 9, 2019.
Policing for PO5 2SD 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 2SD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO5 2SD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO5 2SD
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | November 2013 |
| User Type | Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO5 2SD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southsea Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (June 21, 2018) | 139 m |
| Craneswater Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 8, 2017) | 332 m |
| St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (September 25, 2019) | 445 m |
| Mayville High School | Independent school | 2-16 | 515 m | |
| Bramble Infant School and Nursery | Maintained school | 1-7 | Good (March 13, 2019) | 618 m |
| St John's College | Independent school | 2-18 | 720 m | |
| Devonshire Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 883 m |
| Fernhurst Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (November 16, 2017) | 883 m |
| Cottage Grove Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | 894 m | |
| Priory School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 24, 2016) | 940 m |
| Ark Ayrton Primary Academy | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 7, 2018) | 1.12 km |
| Cumberland Infant School | Maintained school | 4-7 | Good (July 18, 2017) | 1.13 km |
| Portsmouth High School | Independent school | 3-19 | 1.2 km | |
| Wimborne Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | 1.23 km | |
| Penhale Infant School & Nursery | Academy | 2-7 | 1.34 km | |
| Ark Charter Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (December 1, 2016) | 1.34 km |
| St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (March 13, 2008) | 1.48 km |
| St Edmund's Catholic School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 3, 2016) | 1.53 km |
| Milton Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 1.61 km | |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.68 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO5 2SD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 3 km | |
| Royal Naval Submarine Museum | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 19, 2018 | 3.02 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 3.07 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 3.08 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 3.09 km | |
| Elly'S Wine Stores | Exempt June 19, 2019 | 3.09 km | |
| George & Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 17, 2018 | 3.09 km | |
| Go Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 9, 2019 | 3.09 km | |
| Harbour News | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 19, 2018 | 3.09 km | |
| The Grill Stop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 8, 2022 | 3.09 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 3.1 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 3.14 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 3.14 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 3.14 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 3.14 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 3.14 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 3.14 km | |
| Brothers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory March 4, 2020 | 3.16 km | |
| Edinburgh Woollen Mill | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 3.16 km | |
| Frydays | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 13, 2022 | 3.16 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO5 2SD - Data from Apr 2022
| Albert Road Lights | 37 m | |
| Albert Road | 54 m | |
| Albert Road Lights | 67 m | |
| Albert Road Lights | 127 m | |
| Napier Road | 144 m | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.11 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 1.13 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.64 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.64 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.64 km | |
| Southsea Hoverport | 1.65 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 27 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO5 2SD - Data from Dec 2021
| Canoe Lake | 697 m | |
| Point Battery | 2.28 km | |
| The Point | 2.37 km | |
| Portsea Island | 2.44 km | |
| Spit Sand | 2.61 km | |
| Baffins Pond | 2.71 km | |
| The Solent | 2.9 km | |
| West Winner | 2.94 km | |
| Basin No 1 | 2.96 km | |
| Swan Lake | 2.99 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 3.04 km | |
| Duck Lake | 3.08 km | |
| Frog Lake | 3.18 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 3.36 km | |
| Cockle Pond | 3.41 km |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.78655700 |
| Longitude | -1.07677200 |
| OS Easting | 465177 |
| OS Northing | 0098960 |
| 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 | E33040937 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 025 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 025D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 2A3 |