Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO3 5AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO3 5AD.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO3 5AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PO3 5AD is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO3 5AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Kingston in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Fratton ward and the Portsmouth South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5AD are sourced from Output Area E00086238 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5AD. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO3 5AD has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences196
Public order27
Shoplifting25
Vehicle crime23
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Penbridge Junior School

Good431 pupils0.4 km
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Westover Primary School

Good235 pupils0.5 km
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Copnor Primary School

Requires Improvement668 pupils0.6 km
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Langstone Infant School

Good260 pupils0.7 km
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Langstone Junior Academy

Good355 pupils0.7 km
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New Horizons Primary School

Good555 pupils0.7 km
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Manor Infant and Nursery School

Good292 pupils0.9 km
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The Portsmouth Academy

Good1128 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Blooms And Balloons0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Lloyds Chemist0.3 km
  • McColls0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 33 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stag Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Copnor Snooker Club0.6 km
  • RAOB0.4 km
  • The Jolly Taxpayer0.3 km
  • The Druids Arms0.9 km
  • The Pelham Arms0.8 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Beeny's Coffee0.5 km
  • Harpers0.4 km
  • Hellenic Aroma0.2 km
  • Play Village Portsmouth Ltd.0.9 km
  • A J's Catering0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Copnor Grill0.2 km
  • Golden Tree0.5 km
  • New Britannia Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • Sang Tong0.2 km
  • Shake And Burger0.1 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth1.6 km
  • Fratton1.7 km
  • Hilsea2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Copnor Bridge0.0 km
  • Copnor Bridge0.1 km
  • Copnor Bridge0.1 km
  • Copnor Bridge0.1 km
  • Folkestone Road0.2 km