Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

CULVERIN SQUARE, PO3 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULVERIN SQUARE, PO3 5BU.

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Population

309

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO3 5BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

PO3 5BU has a significant social housing presence — 93% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

PO3 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Culverin Square, 0.3km from Hilsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Hilsea ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO3 5BU is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 93% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00086297 (shared with 13 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 5BU. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.1%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

PO3 5BU has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Burglary8
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Gatcombe Park Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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UTC Portsmouth

Outstanding431 pupils0.5 km
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Trafalgar School

Good892 pupils0.5 km
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Highbury Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Redwood Park Academy

Outstanding154 pupils0.8 km
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)

Good464 pupils0.9 km
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King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)

Requires Improvement285 pupils1.0 km
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Cliffdale Primary Academy

Outstanding203 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily Portsbridge1.0 km
  • Agnni Retails Ltd0.9 km
  • Dennis Edwards0.2 km
  • Pompey Health And Fitness0.8 km
  • SPAR London Road0.8 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Caterlink @ The Galley0.7 km
  • Basecamp0.2 km
  • Melted0.6 km
  • OPCC And HIWFRS - Portsmouth0.9 km
  • Pompey Health And Fitness (Coffee Shop)0.8 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Portsbridge1.0 km
  • Broad Oak Sports And Social Club0.6 km
  • Coach And Horses0.4 km
  • Golden Hind0.9 km
  • Green Posts1.0 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Dice Pizza0.8 km
  • Guru Express0.9 km
  • Hilsea Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Bossmans Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hilsea0.5 km
  • Cosham1.2 km
  • Portsmouth2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Copnor Road0.2 km
  • Green Farm Gardens0.2 km
  • Norway Road0.3 km
  • Norway Road0.3 km
  • Copnor Road0.3 km