PO3 5AL is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Baffins ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
Day-to-day life in PO3 5AL has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00085936 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO3 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO3 5AL.
441
32
£ 44,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO3 5AL 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.
Area Character
PO3 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5AL. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO3 5AL has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Copnor Primary School
Penbridge Junior School
Westover Primary School
New Horizons Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Langstone Junior Academy
Langstone Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Cedar News0.6 km
- Baffins Pond Association0.8 km
- Bobat Pharmacy0.6 km
- Copnor Mini Market0.2 km
- Krishna Food And Wine0.6 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Baffins Inn0.7 km
- BOSCAS Club0.6 km
- British Queen Public House0.8 km
- Harvest Home0.2 km
- Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Soup For You0.5 km
- Beeny's Coffee0.6 km
- Harpers0.6 km
- Hellenic Aroma0.4 km
- A J's Catering1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Anglo Bangla0.4 km
- German Grill Burgers And Shakes1.0 km
- Ginger Indian Takeaway0.4 km
- Meghna Takeaway1.0 km
- Pompey Kebab And Pizza1.0 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Portsmouth1.4 km
- Hilsea1.8 km
- Fratton1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Chichester Road0.1 km
- Chichester Road0.2 km
- Martin Road0.2 km
- Copnor Bridge0.3 km
- Chesterfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35AL · Data under Open Government Licence