PO3 5DT is a safe, established residential area on Dartmouth Road, 0.2km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Copnor ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For serious buyers, PO3 5DT is a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £301k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00086077 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARTMOUTH ROAD, PO3 5DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARTMOUTH ROAD, PO3 5DT.
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
No single demographic signal dominates PO3 5DT — age 36, 79% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5DT. 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
£ 228,500
10 sales · Mean £ 237,025
Semi-Detached
£ 258,000
5 sales · Mean £ 258,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO3 5DT is moderate at 52 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
33 nearby- Getir UK0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Premier Convenience Store1.0 km
- Reva Retails0.9 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Road Express0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Portsmouth Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- BOSCAS Club0.9 km
- Harvest Home0.6 km
- Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.6 km
- Copnor Snooker Club0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 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
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Bossmans Kitchen0.5 km
- Excell Fish Bar0.9 km
- Giorgio's Pizza1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- He Wei Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hilsea1.1 km
- Portsmouth1.4 km
- Cosham2.6 km
Bus Stops
- College Park0.2 km
- Stubbington Avenue0.2 km
- Stubbington Avenue0.2 km
- College Park0.2 km
- Copythorn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35DT · Data under Open Government Licence