Postcode local report
PO1 3PH local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth
LocaleIQ report for PO1 3PH: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for PO1 3PH
Generated 26 Apr 2026PO1 3PH sits in Charles Dickens, Portsmouth. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (37/100). Licensed HMO activity is the strongest local change signal right now. Use this as a local report: the figures below are postcode, radius, small-area or district-level depending on source.
Key facts
Data says
Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026- LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 37/100 (High Change Pressure).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-4% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 5,063 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 7 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1261 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility asset works on Carriageway
Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by SOUTHERN WATER. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Multi-way signals.
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 - 177 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD). Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
20 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 - 240 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at FLAT 4, CATHERINE BOOTH HOUSE 1 AYLWARD STREET PORTSMOUTH PO1 3PH
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
3 Oct 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at FLAT 6, CATHERINE BOOTH HOUSE 1 AYLWARD STREET PORTSMOUTH PO1 3PH
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
29 Jul 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at FLAT 8, CATHERINE BOOTH HOUSE 1 AYLWARD STREET PORTSMOUTH PO1 3PH
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
29 Jul 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 17 BECK STREET PORTSMOUTH PO1 3AN
licensed hmo for up to 12 residents.
3 Apr 2025 - 108 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 58A QUEEN STREET PORTSMOUTH PO1 3HW
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
18 Nov 2022 - 117 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 8 BLOSSOM SQUARE PORTSMOUTH PO1 3JH
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
25 Apr 2023 - 141 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Nearby context for PO1 3PH
Common questions about PO1 3PH
Is PO1 3PH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 37/100 (High Change Pressure). The report combines local records with wider official context, so treat the result as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO1 3PH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO1 3PH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO1 3PH?
LocaleIQ matched PO1 3PH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.