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

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

Short verdict for PO4 0JY

Generated 26 Apr 2026

PO4 0JY sits in Eastney and Craneswater, Portsmouth. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as high change pressure (36/100). 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 score36/100High Change Pressure change pressure
Crime context540Crime trend is flat or improving month on month.
Population density11,375people per sq km, Census area
Schools within 1 mile12open state schools matched nearby
Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 3/10 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 36/100 (High Change Pressure).
  • Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-6% vs previous month).
  • Census 2021 population density is 11,375 people per sq km.
  • 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
  • 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
  • 15 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
  • 1854 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.

Planning and local change

Open planning tab
hmo

Licensed HMO at 42 WAVERLEY ROAD SOUTHSEA HAMPSHIRE PO5 2PP

licensed hmo for up to 9 residents.

1 Dec 2026 - 202 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at 16 LAWRENCE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1NY

q20 for up to 6 residents.

1 Aug 2026 - 222 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

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 - 120 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

roadworks

Works for road purposes on Footway

Works for road purposes (Works planned) promoted by PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.

30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 - 201 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 40A LAWRENCE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1NY

licensed hmo for up to 3 residents.

2 Nov 2026 - 222 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at 79 LAWRENCE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1NX

licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.

1 Aug 2026 - 444 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at 18 BEATRICE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO4 0JY

licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.

17 May 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at 17 BEATRICE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO4 0JY

q20 for up to 7 residents.

12 Mar 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

Nearby context for PO4 0JY

Common questions about PO4 0JY

Is PO4 0JY a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 36/100 (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 0JY?

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 0JY?

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 0JY?

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

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