Portsmouth · PO2

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Covering Portsmouth, Hilsea, North End, including Charles Dickens, Copnor, Fratton. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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PO2 (Portsmouth) in a nutshell

PO2 covers Portsmouth, Hilsea, North End, in Portsmouth. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PO2

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Portsmouth council area

PO2 is in Portsmouth's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

PO2 stretches across Charles Dickens, Copnor, Fratton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PO2', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Flats and shared houses

Plenty of Portsmouth homes are flats or converted houses, where the shared hallway lights and circuits matter too. Ask whether the quote covers communal areas.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Portsmouth: 25.1% purpose-built flats, 5.9% converted/shared
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Portsmouth page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does PO2 cover?

PO2 (Portsmouth, Hilsea, North End) includes the wards of Charles Dickens, Copnor, Fratton, Hilsea, Nelson (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PO2?

Neighbouring districts include PO3 (Portsmouth), PO1 (Portsmouth), PO5 (Southsea), PO6 (Cosham), PO4 (Southsea) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PO2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PO2?

About 17,115 households and 41,644 residents at the 2011 Census, across 751 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PO2 in?

PO2 sits in Portsmouth (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth North, Portsmouth South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PO2 1
Areas covered
Portsmouth, Hilsea, North End 2
Active postcodes
751 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
17,115 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
41,644 2
Electoral wards
Charles Dickens, Copnor, Fratton, Hilsea, Nelson 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Portsmouth North, Portsmouth South 4
Local authority
Portsmouth 4
Households privately renting (Portsmouth built-up area)
27.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.