PO3 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Limberline Road, 0.3km from Hilsea in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Hilsea ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO3 5BJ is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 93% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00086297 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMBERLINE ROAD, PO3 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMBERLINE ROAD, PO3 5BJ.
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£ 44,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO3 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 93% social renting, PO3 5BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5BJ. The average age is 28.6. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO3 5BJ has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gatcombe Park Primary School
UTC Portsmouth
Trafalgar School
Highbury Primary School
Redwood Park Academy
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Cliffdale Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Morrisons Daily Portsbridge1.0 km
- Agnni Retails Ltd0.9 km
- Dennis Edwards0.2 km
- Pompey Health And Fitness0.8 km
- SPAR London Road0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Caterlink @ The Galley0.7 km
- Basecamp0.2 km
- Melted0.5 km
- OPCC And HIWFRS - Portsmouth0.9 km
- Pompey Health And Fitness (Coffee Shop)0.8 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Portsbridge0.9 km
- Broad Oak Sports And Social Club0.6 km
- Coach And Horses0.4 km
- Golden Hind1.0 km
- Green Posts1.0 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Dice Pizza0.8 km
- Guru Express0.9 km
- Hilsea Fish Bar0.9 km
- Subway1.0 km
- Bossmans Kitchen1.0 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hilsea0.6 km
- Cosham1.2 km
- Portsmouth2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Copnor Road0.1 km
- Copnor Road0.2 km
- Green Farm Gardens0.2 km
- Norway Road0.3 km
- Norway Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35BJ · Data under Open Government Licence