Portsmouth · PO6

EICR in PO6 (Cosham)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Cosham, including Drayton and Farlington, Paulsgrove, Purbrook. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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PO6 (Cosham) in a nutshell

PO6 covers Cosham, in Havant and Portsmouth. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PO6

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Two councils in one district

PO6 is split between Havant and Portsmouth. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

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

PO6 stretches across Cosham, Drayton and Farlington, Paulsgrove and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PO6', 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 PO6 cover?

PO6 (Cosham) includes the wards of Cosham, Drayton and Farlington, Paulsgrove, Purbrook (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PO6?

Neighbouring districts include PO3 (Portsmouth), PO2 (Portsmouth), PO4 (Southsea), PO7 (Waterlooville), PO1 (Portsmouth) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PO6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PO6?

About 16,348 households and 40,656 residents at the 2011 Census, across 917 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PO6 in?

PO6 sits in Havant, Portsmouth (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Havant, Portsmouth North.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PO6 1
Areas covered
Cosham 2
Active postcodes
917 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
16,348 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
40,656 2
Electoral wards
Cosham, Drayton and Farlington, Paulsgrove, Purbrook 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Havant, Portsmouth North 4
Local authority
Havant, 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.