Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

PO3 5AL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

441

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences181
Shoplifting76
Public order26
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour21

school Local Schools

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Copnor Primary School

Requires Improvement668 pupils0.4 km
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Penbridge Junior School

Good431 pupils0.5 km
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Westover Primary School

Good235 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 pupils0.8 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils0.8 km
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Langstone Junior Academy

Good355 pupils0.9 km
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Langstone Infant School

Good260 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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

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