Postcode Analysis Portsmouth, South East

VERNON ROAD, PO3 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON ROAD, PO3 5DR.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO3 5DR spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 19.4% year-on-year.

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

PO3 5DR is a safe, established residential area on Vernon Road, 0.2km from Copnor in Portsmouth. Administratively it sits within Copnor ward and the Portsmouth North constituency.

For families considering a move, PO3 5DR represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 £250k, up 19.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00086077 (shared with 3 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 5DR. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 214,500

32 sales · Mean £ 225,903

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

4 sales · Mean £ 231,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO3 5DR 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.

Shoplifting136
Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Copnor Primary School

Requires Improvement668 pupils0.3 km
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Mayfield School

Inadequate1460 pupils0.5 km
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King's Academy College Park (Infant)

Outstanding337 pupils0.5 km
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King's Academy College Park (Junior)

Good439 pupils0.6 km
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Cliffdale Primary Academy

Outstanding203 pupils0.6 km
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Admiral Lord Nelson School

Good1129 pupils0.8 km
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New Horizons Primary School

Good555 pupils0.9 km
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Westover Primary School

Good235 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Getir UK0.5 km
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • Tesco Portsmouth Road Express1.0 km
  • The Co-Operative Food Portsmouth Copnor Road 3310.5 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Best Kebab House0.9 km
  • Cafe 2 U0.3 km
  • Cafe Mardin0.3 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range0.5 km
  • Delight Cafe0.3 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Bossmans Kitchen0.5 km
  • Excell Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Ocean Swell0.7 km
  • Shalimar Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • BOSCAS Club0.9 km
  • Harvest Home0.5 km
  • Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.6 km
  • Copnor Snooker Club0.4 km
  • The Jolly Taxpayer0.7 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hilsea1.1 km
  • Portsmouth1.4 km
  • Fratton2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • College Park0.2 km
  • Stubbington Avenue0.2 km
  • Copythorn Road0.2 km
  • Stubbington Avenue0.2 km
  • College Park0.3 km