Postcode local report
PO5 4FB local report: crime, schools, demographics and planning in Portsmouth
LocaleIQ report for PO5 4FB: crime, schools, demographics, planning and local change, property prices with source dates, nearby context and links to broader area pages.
Short verdict for PO5 4FB
Generated 26 Apr 2026PO5 4FB sits in Charles Dickens, 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. (-9% vs previous month).
- Census 2021 population density is 5,063 people per sq km.
- 12 state schools are within 1 mile; 11 have an inspection rating in LocaleIQ.
- 0 planning records are currently matched to the report radius.
- 12 roadworks or street-disruption records are matched nearby.
- 2273 licensed HMO records are visible in the local housing context.
Planning and local change
Open planning tabHighway repair and maintenance works on Carriageway
Highway repair and maintenance works (Works planned) promoted by PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Highway authority: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL. Traffic management: Road closure.
11 May 2026 - 12 Jun 2026 - 434 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
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 - 459 m - DfT Street Manager Open Data
Licensed HMO at FLAT 2301 UNITE STUDENTS GREETHAM STREET SOUTHSEA PO5 4FB
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
6 Dec 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at FLAT 1305 UNITE STUDENTS GREETHAM STREET SOUTHSEA PO5 4FB
licensed hmo for up to 9 residents.
3 Dec 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at FLAT 202 UNITE STUDENTS GREETHAM STREET SOUTHSEA PO5 4FB
licensed hmo for up to 9 residents.
3 Dec 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at FLAT 1303 UNITE STUDENTS GREETHAM STREET SOUTHSEA PO5 4FB
licensed hmo for up to 9 residents.
3 Dec 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at FLAT 502 UNITE STUDENTS GREETHAM STREET SOUTHSEA PO5 4FB
licensed hmo for up to 9 residents.
3 Dec 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Licensed HMO at FLAT 417 UNITE STUDENTS GREETHAM STREET SOUTHSEA PO5 4FB
licensed hmo for up to 10 residents.
3 Nov 2025 - 0 m - Portsmouth HMO Register
Nearby context for PO5 4FB
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Common questions about PO5 4FB
Is PO5 4FB 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 4FB?
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 4FB?
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 4FB?
LocaleIQ matched PO5 4FB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.