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PO5 3AY local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth

LocaleIQ report for PO5 3AY: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.

Short verdict for PO5 3AY

Generated 26 Apr 2026

PO5 3AY 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 context583Crime trend is flat or improving month on month.
Population density11,796people 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£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. (-5% vs previous month).
  • Census 2021 population density is 11,796 people per sq km.
  • 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 9 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
  • 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
  • 11 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
  • 2055 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.

Planning and local change

Open planning tab
hmo

Licensed HMO at 18C NIGHTINGALE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3JL

licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.

2 Nov 2026 - 178 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

roadworks

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 - 550 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at 95 CASTLE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3AY

q20 for up to 7 residents.

19 Jun 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

roadworks

Utility asset works on Footway

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

13 May 2026 - 15 May 2026 - 629 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.

12 May 2026 - 14 May 2026 - 632 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

hmo

Licensed HMO at MAISONETTE 96 CASTLE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3AZ

licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.

2 Mar 2026 - 28 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

hmo

Licensed HMO at MAISONETTE, 96 CASTLE ROAD SOUTHSEA HAMPSHIRE PO5 3AZ

licensed hmo for up to 4 residents.

2 Mar 2026 - 28 m - Portsmouth HMO Register

roadworks

Highway repair and maintenance works on Footway

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

24 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 - 672 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data

Nearby context for PO5 3AY

Common questions about PO5 3AY

Is PO5 3AY 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 3AY?

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 3AY?

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 3AY?

LocaleIQ matched PO5 3AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

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