Postcode local report

PO4 0AJ local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth

Q: Is PO4 0AJ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ rates local change pressure as 38/100 (High Change Pressure).

LocaleIQ report for PO4 0AJ: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.

Short verdict for PO4 0AJ

Generated 26 Apr 2026

PO4 0AJ sits in Central Southsea, Portsmouth. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (38/100). 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

LocaleIQ score38/100High Change Pressure change pressure

Crime context660Crime trend is flat or improving month on month.

Population density15,556people per sq km, Census area

Schools within 1 mile12open state schools matched nearby

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 5/10 in EnglandEnglish Indices of Deprivation 2025

Property context£245kPO4 district / sector proxy

Data says

Sources shown per section - snapshot 26 Apr 2026

LocaleIQ change-pressure score is 38/100 (High Change Pressure).
Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-1% vs previous month).
Census 2021 population density is 15,556 people per sq km.
12 state schools are within 1 mile; 12 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
19 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
1753 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.

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Planning and local change

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roadworks

Highway repair and maintenance works on Carriageway

Highway repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.

19 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 - 321 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway

Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.

7 May 2026 - 11 May 2026 - 305 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 111 MANNERS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO4 0BD

licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.

1 May 2026 - 99 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at 98 MANNERS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO4 0BG

q20 for up to 7 residents.

1 Apr 2026 - 116 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

roadworks

Utility asset works on Footway, Carriageway

Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD). Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Give and take.

20 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 470 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Utility asset works on Footway, Carriageway

Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD). Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.

20 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2026 - 499 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 235 FRANCIS AVENUE SOUTHSEA PO4 0AJ

licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.

16 Apr 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

roadworks

Utility repair and maintenance works on Carriageway

Utility repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.

2 Jun 2026 - 4 Jun 2026 - 582 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

Nearby context for PO4 0AJ

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Common questions about PO4 0AJ

Is PO4 0AJ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 38/100 (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 PO4 0AJ?

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 PO4 0AJ?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for PO4 0AJ?

LocaleIQ matched PO4 0AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

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