PO3 5BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Anchorage Park in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Copnor ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO3 5BL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00086068 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO3 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO3 5BL.
300
43
£ 46,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PO3 5BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 93% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5BL. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO3 5BL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Copnor Primary School
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Mayfield School
Gatcombe Park Primary School
Westover Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Getir UK0.6 km
- Sweet-Creation0.2 km
- B \& M0.6 km
- Bailey's Of Portsmouth Ltd0.6 km
- Card Factory0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Portsmouth Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- Compass Rose0.5 km
- Tudor Sailing Club0.6 km
- Broad Oak Sports And Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Airbus Portsmouth (Elior)0.8 km
- BAE - Broad Oak0.9 km
- Cafe 2 U0.9 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Greggs0.2 km
- Anchorage Fish And Chips0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons Portsmouth - Commercial Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hilsea0.8 km
- Portsmouth2.4 km
- Cosham2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Robinson Way0.4 km
- Robinson Way0.4 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35BL · Data under Open Government Licence