Postcode local report
PO5 1LS local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth
LocaleIQ report for PO5 1LS: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for PO5 1LS
Generated 26 Apr 2026PO5 1LS 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. (-2% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 15,869 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 10 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 18 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 2638 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 63 MARGATE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1EY
licensed hmo for up to 5 residents.
1 Jul 2026 - 169 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 48 PAINS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 1HE
licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.
2 Nov 2026 - 260 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
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 - 566 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: No carriageway incursion.
24 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 - 533 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 24 ST PETERS GROVE SOUTHSEA PO5 1LS
q20 for up to 6 residents.
22 Aug 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 24 ST. PETERS GROVE SOUTHSEA PO5 1LS
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
22 Aug 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 22 ST. PETERS GROVE SOUTHSEA PO5 1LS
q20 for up to 6 residents.
24 Jul 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
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 - 580 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for PO5 1LS
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Common questions about PO5 1LS
Is PO5 1LS 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 1LS?
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 1LS?
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 1LS?
LocaleIQ matched PO5 1LS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.