Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

LARKHILL ROAD, PO3 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKHILL ROAD, PO3 5BP.

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Population

203

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO3 5BP 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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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PO3 5BP is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 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 5BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Larkhill Road, 0.3km from Hilsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Hilsea ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00086309 (shared with 11 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 5BP. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.4%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 302,500

4 sales · Mean £ 294,500

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

PO3 5BP has low crime rates — 45 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 offences134
Public order24
Anti-social behaviour23
Other theft13
Vehicle crime13

school Local Schools

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Gatcombe Park Primary School

Good205 pupils0.2 km
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Trafalgar School

Good892 pupils0.5 km
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UTC Portsmouth

Outstanding431 pupils0.5 km
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Cliffdale Primary Academy

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 km
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)

Good464 pupils0.7 km
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)

Requires Improvement285 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils0.9 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Casemates Rehearsal Studios0.7 km
  • Airbus Portsmouth (Elior)0.9 km
  • BAE - Broad Oak0.7 km
  • Cafe 2 U0.8 km
  • Cafe Mardin0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Victory Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Alexandra Bowls And Social Club1.0 km
  • Portsmouth Rugby Football Club0.3 km
  • Broad Oak Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • Coach And Horses0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Getir UK0.9 km
  • Kitchenlabuk0.5 km
  • M And R Fresh And Frozen Foods0.7 km
  • Night Owl Food And Wines0.6 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bossmans Kitchen0.6 km
  • Excell Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Giorgio's Pizza0.5 km
  • He Wei Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Ocean Swell0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hilsea0.5 km
  • Cosham1.5 km
  • Portsmouth1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hilsea Park0.1 km
  • Hilsea Park0.1 km
  • Green Farm Gardens0.2 km
  • Copnor Road0.2 km
  • Amberley Road0.3 km