Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO3 5BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

353

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO3 5BX spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PO3 5BX is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Baffins ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00085937 (shared with 5 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 5BX. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.1%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 39%
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 5BX has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences203
Shoplifting129
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order21

school Local Schools

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Copnor Primary School

Requires Improvement668 pupils0.2 km
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Penbridge Junior School

Good431 pupils0.6 km
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New Horizons Primary School

Good555 pupils0.6 km
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)

Good439 pupils0.7 km
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Westover Primary School

Good235 pupils0.7 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils0.8 km
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Admiral Lord Nelson School

Good1129 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Cedar News0.8 km
  • Baffins Pond Association0.9 km
  • Bobat Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Copnor Mini Market0.4 km
  • Krishna Food And Wine0.8 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Baffins Inn0.8 km
  • BOSCAS Club0.6 km
  • British Queen Public House0.9 km
  • Harvest Home0.1 km
  • Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.3 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Soup For You0.5 km
  • Cafe 2 U0.8 km
  • Cafe Mardin0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range1.0 km
  • Delight Cafe0.8 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Anglo Bangla0.6 km
  • Ginger Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Simla0.7 km
  • Sunny Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Bossmans Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stag Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Portsmouth1.4 km
  • Hilsea1.6 km
  • Fratton2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chichester Road0.0 km
  • Chichester Road0.1 km
  • Copythorn Road0.2 km
  • Kensington Road0.2 km
  • Copythorn Road0.3 km