PO3 5DR is a safe, established residential area on Vernon Road, 0.2km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Copnor ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO3 5DR represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 19.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00086077 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON ROAD, PO3 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON ROAD, PO3 5DR.
390
36
£ 46,800 /yr
56%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO3 5DR spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5DR. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 214,500
32 sales · Mean £ 225,903
Semi-Detached
£ 230,000
4 sales · Mean £ 231,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO3 5DR is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Copnor Primary School
Mayfield School
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Admiral Lord Nelson School
New Horizons Primary School
Westover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Getir UK0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Road Express1.0 km
- The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Copnor Road 3310.5 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Best Kebab House0.9 km
- Cafe 2 U0.3 km
- Cafe Mardin0.3 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range0.5 km
- Delight Cafe0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Bossmans Kitchen0.5 km
- Excell Fish Bar1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Ocean Swell0.7 km
- Shalimar Takeaway1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- BOSCAS Club0.9 km
- Harvest Home0.5 km
- Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.6 km
- Copnor Snooker Club0.4 km
- The Jolly Taxpayer0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hilsea1.1 km
- Portsmouth1.4 km
- Fratton2.6 km
Bus Stops
- College Park0.2 km
- Stubbington Avenue0.2 km
- Copythorn Road0.2 km
- Stubbington Avenue0.2 km
- College Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35DR · Data under Open Government Licence