Postcode report
Is PO3 6BY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About PO3 6BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO3 6BY 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 6BY, then scores the surrounding small area 60/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO3 6BY are health and housing, while schools and education 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 6BY 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 8/10.
For property prices near PO3 6BY, 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 6BY 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 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 6BY 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 6BY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 400 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 6BY
Is PO3 6BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 60/100 (top 38% 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 6BY?
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 6BY?
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 6BY?
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 6BY?
LocaleIQ matched PO3 6BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO3 6BY?
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 6BY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 400 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.