Postcode report
Is PO3 5BW a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PO3 5BW: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO3 5BW is a postcode in Fratton, Portsmouth, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO3 5BW, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO3 5BW are health and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO3 5BW is based on Portsmouth 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,720 residents, 2,009 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near PO3 5BW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £290k from 108 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO3 5BW can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO3 5BW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO3 5BW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 148 HMO licences, 25 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO3 5BW
Is PO3 5BW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO3 5BW?
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 PO3 5BW?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO3 5BW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO3 5BW?
LocaleIQ matched PO3 5BW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO3 5BW?
The latest median sold price is £290k based on 108 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO3 5BW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 148 HMO licences, 25 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.