Postcode report
PO3 6AL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Portsmouth
About PO3 6AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO3 6AL is a postcode in Baffins, Portsmouth, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO3 6AL, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO3 6AL are jobs and property market signals, 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 6AL is based on Portsmouth 014 Census 2021. It covers 10,259 residents, 6,794 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 13% 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 3/10.
For property prices near PO3 6AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £290k from 122 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO3 6AL can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 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 adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO3 6AL 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 6AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 608 HMO licences, 27 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 6AL
Is PO3 6AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% 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 6AL?
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 6AL?
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 6AL?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PO3 6AL?
LocaleIQ matched PO3 6AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO3 6AL?
The latest median sold price is £290k based on 122 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO3 6AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 608 HMO licences, 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.