Postcode local report
PO5 1ES local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth
LocaleIQ report for PO5 1ES: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for PO5 1ES
Generated 26 Apr 2026PO5 1ES 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
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. (-3% 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.
- 2694 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility 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 - 150 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
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 - 289 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 16 FRASER ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1EE
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
20 Apr 2026 - 64 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 48 PAINS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1HE
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
2 Nov 2026 - 186 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 63 MARGATE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1EY
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
1 Jul 2026 - 277 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
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 - 558 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 101 ST. ANDREWS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1ES
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
7 Jan 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 79 LAWRENCE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1NX
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
1 Aug 2026 - 585 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Nearby context for PO5 1ES
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Common questions about PO5 1ES
Is PO5 1ES 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 1ES?
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 1ES?
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 1ES?
LocaleIQ matched PO5 1ES to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.