PO3 5AS is a safe, established residential area on Highgate Road, 0.2km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Baffins ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO3 5AS represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 £221k, down 15.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00085933 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHGATE ROAD, PO3 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE ROAD, PO3 5AS.
307
38
£ 46,800 /yr
58%
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
PO3 5AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 38, 78% 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. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5AS. The average age is 37.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 202,000
54 sales · Mean £ 203,640
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO3 5AS 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
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Westover Primary School
Mayfield School
Admiral Lord Nelson School
New Horizons Primary School
Penbridge Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Cedar News1.0 km
- Baffins Pond Association1.0 km
- Bobat Pharmacy0.9 km
- Copnor Mini Market0.6 km
- Krishna Food And Wine0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Baffins Inn0.9 km
- BOSCAS Club0.8 km
- Harvest Home0.3 km
- Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.3 km
- The Mermaid0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Soup For You0.7 km
- Cafe 2 U0.6 km
- Cafe Mardin0.7 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range0.7 km
- Delight Cafe0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Anglo Bangla0.8 km
- Ginger Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Simla1.0 km
- Sunny Fish Bar0.9 km
- Bossmans Kitchen0.8 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stag Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hilsea1.4 km
- Portsmouth1.5 km
- Fratton2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Copythorn Road0.2 km
- Copythorn Road0.2 km
- Moneyfields Avenue0.3 km
- Moneyfields Avenue0.3 km
- Chichester Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35AS · Data under Open Government Licence