PO3 5DG is a safe, established residential area on Locarno Road, 0.5km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Copnor ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.
For families considering a move, PO3 5DG represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, down 27.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00086072 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOCARNO ROAD, PO3 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOCARNO ROAD, PO3 5DG.
289
40
£ 46,800 /yr
60%
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 5DG — age 40, 75% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 27.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5DG. The average age is 39.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 289,000
5 sales · Mean £ 267,400
Terraced
£ 280,000
9 sales · Mean £ 265,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO3 5DG has low crime rates — 38 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
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Mayfield School
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
Copnor Primary School
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Gatcombe Park Primary School
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Getir UK0.4 km
- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Premier Convenience Store0.9 km
- Reva Retails0.8 km
- Tesco Portsmouth Road Express0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Portsmouth Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- Harvest Home0.9 km
- Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.9 km
- Copnor Snooker Club0.7 km
- Lord Chichester1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Best Kebab House0.9 km
- Cafe 2 U0.0 km
- Cafe Mardin0.2 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range0.3 km
- Delight Cafe0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Bossmans Kitchen0.2 km
- Excell Fish Bar0.9 km
- Giorgio's Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- He Wei Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hilsea0.8 km
- Portsmouth1.5 km
- Cosham2.3 km
Bus Stops
- College Park0.2 km
- College Park0.2 km
- Green Lane0.2 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Stubbington Avenue0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35DG · Data under Open Government Licence