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PO5 3LR local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth
LocaleIQ report for PO5 3LR: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for PO5 3LR
Generated 26 Apr 2026PO5 3LR sits in St Jude, Portsmouth. LocaleIQ rates current local change pressure as changing (40/100). 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 40/100 (Changing).
- Crime trend: Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. (-5% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 4,446 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.
- 9 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1663 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabUtility 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 - 362 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 18C NIGHTINGALE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3JL
licensed hmo for up to unknown residents.
2 Nov 2026 - 216 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 37 SHAFTESBURY ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3JP
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
15 Jul 2022 - 57 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 39 ASHBURTON ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3JS
licensed hmo for up to 12 residents.
8 May 2024 - 86 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at UPPER MAISONETTE 39 ASHBURTON ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3JS
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
8 May 2024 - 86 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 44A OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3LT
licensed hmo for up to 11 residents.
6 Apr 2024 - 71 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 42A OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3LT
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
18 Feb 2024 - 71 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 48A OSBORNE ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 3LT
licensed hmo for up to 8 residents.
20 Oct 2021 - 71 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Nearby context for PO5 3LR
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Common questions about PO5 3LR
Is PO5 3LR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores current local change pressure as 40/100 (Changing). 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 3LR?
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 3LR?
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 3LR?
LocaleIQ matched PO5 3LR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.