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PO5 1AA local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth

LocaleIQ report for PO5 1AA: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.

Short verdict for PO5 1AA

Generated 26 Apr 2026

PO5 1AA sits in St Thomas, 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 context842Crime trend is flat or improving month on month.
Population density15,869people per sq km, Census area
Schools within 1 mile12open state schools matched nearby
Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 4/10 in EnglandEnglish Indices of Deprivation 2025
Property context£244kPO5 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. (-4% vs previous month).
  • Census 2021 population density is 15,869 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.
  • 15 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
  • 2695 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.

Planning and local change

Open planning tab
roadworks

Utility asset works on Carriageway

Utility asset works (Works planned) promoted by BT. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Lane closure.

1 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 - 15 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

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 - 227 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 16 FRASER ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1EE

licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.

20 Apr 2026 - 194 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 - 458 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 48 PAINS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1HE

licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.

2 Nov 2026 - 323 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

roadworks

Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway, Carriageway

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

29 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2026 - 522 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 41 BRADFORD ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1AA

q20 for up to 6 residents.

10 Jul 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at 79 LAWRENCE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1NX

licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.

1 Aug 2026 - 587 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

Nearby context for PO5 1AA

Common questions about PO5 1AA

Is PO5 1AA 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 PO5 1AA?

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 PO5 1AA?

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

What demographics are available for PO5 1AA?

LocaleIQ matched PO5 1AA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

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