Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO3 5BL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

300

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft5
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Admiral Lord Nelson School

Good1129 pupils0.5 km
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Copnor Primary School

Requires Improvement668 pupils1.3 km
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Cliffdale Primary Academy

Outstanding203 pupils1.3 km
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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils1.4 km
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Gatcombe Park Primary School

Good205 pupils1.4 km
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Westover Primary School

Good235 pupils1.4 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils1.5 km
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)

Good439 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Anchorage Fish And Chips0.5 km
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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