Postcode report
Is PO5 4BG a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About PO5 4BG: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO5 4BG is a postcode in St Thomas, Portsmouth, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO5 4BG, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO5 4BG are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO5 4BG is based on Portsmouth 018 Census 2021. It covers 10,934 residents, 15,869 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 25, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 21% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 46% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near PO5 4BG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £244k from 15 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO5 4BG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 5 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO5 4BG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO5 4BG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1,120 HMO licences, 30 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO5 4BG
Is PO5 4BG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO5 4BG?
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 4BG?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PO5 4BG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for PO5 4BG?
LocaleIQ matched PO5 4BG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO5 4BG?
The latest median sold price is £244k based on 15 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO5 4BG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1,120 HMO licences, 30 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.