Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

HIGHGATE ROAD, PO3 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE ROAD, PO3 5AS.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO3 5AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.

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

PO3 5AS is a safe, established residential area on Highgate Road, 0.2km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Baffins ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

For families considering a move, PO3 5AS represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, down 15.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00085933 (shared with 3 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 5AS. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 202,000

54 sales · Mean £ 203,640

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

Crime around PO3 5AS is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting133
Violence and sexual offences124
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson22
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Copnor Primary School

Requires Improvement668 pupils0.2 km
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils0.7 km
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Westover Primary School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils0.8 km
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Admiral Lord Nelson School

Good1129 pupils0.8 km
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New Horizons Primary School

Good555 pupils0.8 km
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Penbridge Junior School

Good431 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Cedar News1.0 km
  • Baffins Pond Association1.0 km
  • Bobat Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Copnor Mini Market0.6 km
  • Krishna Food And Wine0.9 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Baffins Inn0.9 km
  • BOSCAS Club0.8 km
  • Harvest Home0.3 km
  • Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.3 km
  • The Mermaid0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Soup For You0.7 km
  • Cafe 2 U0.6 km
  • Cafe Mardin0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range0.7 km
  • Delight Cafe0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Anglo Bangla0.8 km
  • Ginger Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Simla1.0 km
  • Sunny Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Bossmans Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stag Hotel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hilsea1.4 km
  • Portsmouth1.5 km
  • Fratton2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Copythorn Road0.2 km
  • Copythorn Road0.2 km
  • Moneyfields Avenue0.3 km
  • Moneyfields Avenue0.3 km
  • Chichester Road0.3 km