Postcode local report
PO5 3BY local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth
LocaleIQ report for PO5 3BY: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for PO5 3BY
Generated 26 Apr 2026PO5 3BY 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. (-6% 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.
- 13 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 2191 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabLicensed HMO at 18C NIGHTINGALE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3JL
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
2 Nov 2026 - 316 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
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 - 540 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 31 GREAT SOUTHSEA STREET SOUTHSEA PO5 3BY
q20 for up to 6 residents.
1 Dec 2022 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 10 CASTLE ROAD SOUTHSEA HAMPSHIRE PO5 3DE
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
14 Feb 2025 - 51 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 29 CASTLE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3DE
licensed hmo for up to 7 residents.
20 Dec 2022 - 51 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
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 - 609 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
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 - 651 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
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 - 686 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Nearby context for PO5 3BY
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Common questions about PO5 3BY
Is PO5 3BY 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 3BY?
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 3BY?
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 3BY?
LocaleIQ matched PO5 3BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.