PO3 5DS 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 5DS represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 1.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO3 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00086076 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VERNON ROAD, PO3 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON ROAD, PO3 5DS.
338
37
£ 46,800 /yr
52%
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 5DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 81% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO3 5DS. The average age is 37.3. 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
£ 219,000
26 sales · Mean £ 220,371
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO3 5DS is moderate at 54 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
Mayfield School
King's Academy College Park (Infant)
King's Academy College Park (Junior)
Cliffdale Primary Academy
Admiral Lord Nelson School
New Horizons Primary School
Westover Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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 Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Portsmouth Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- BOSCAS Club1.0 km
- Harvest Home0.6 km
- Moneyfield Sport And Social Club0.6 km
- Copnor Snooker Club0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Best Kebab House1.0 km
- Cafe 2 U0.3 km
- Cafe Mardin0.4 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe At The Range0.5 km
- Delight Cafe0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bossmans Kitchen0.5 km
- Excell Fish Bar1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Ocean Swell0.7 km
- Wild Mango0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hilsea1.1 km
- Portsmouth1.5 km
- Cosham2.6 km
Bus Stops
- College Park0.2 km
- Stubbington Avenue0.2 km
- Copythorn Road0.3 km
- Stubbington Avenue0.3 km
- College Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO35DS · Data under Open Government Licence