Postcode local report
PO5 4AB local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth
LocaleIQ report for PO5 4AB: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for PO5 4AB
Generated 26 Apr 2026PO5 4AB sits in St Thomas, 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. (-3% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 4,446 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.
- 11 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 1819 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabHighway 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 - 154 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 67 ST. PAULS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 4AB
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
8 Dec 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 111 ST. PAULS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 4AB
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
12 Oct 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 69 ST. PAULS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 4AB
licensed hmo for up to 7 residents.
23 May 2024 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 61 ST PAULS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 4AB
licensed hmo for up to 7 residents.
30 Oct 2023 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at 103 ST PAULS ROAD SOUTHSEA PO5 4AB
licensed hmo for up to 6 residents.
24 Oct 2022 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Utility repair and maintenance works on Footway
Utility repair and maintenance works (Works in progress) promoted by SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD). Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Some carriageway incursion.
20 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2026 - 540 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at 15-16 HAMPSHIRE TERRACE PORTSMOUTH PO1 2QF
licensed hmo for up to 22 residents.
8 Jun 2025 - 48 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Nearby context for PO5 4AB
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Common questions about PO5 4AB
Is PO5 4AB 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 4AB?
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 4AB?
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 4AB?
LocaleIQ matched PO5 4AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.