PO3 — PORTSMOUTH | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PO3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PO3 is £296,956, which is 31% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Property values in PO3 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PO3 have fallen 20.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£405,202	33
Semi-detached	£307,570	108
Terraced	£279,903	534
Flat	£175,711	160
All types	£296,956	867

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PO3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 126.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PO3 has a crime rate significantly 55% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

53.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

26.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PO3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PO3 has 5 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Miltoncross Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Admiral Lord Nelson School	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Copnor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Westover Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Langstone Primary Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

214,321

Population

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

27.0%

Private rent

26.0%

Social rent

18.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PO3 are 372.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

372.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PO3 is collected by Portsmouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,319/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PO3 — PORTSMOUTH

Area Summary

PO3 (PORTSMOUTH) offers property prices near the national average (£296,956), higher-than-average crime (55% above national average), 5 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (372 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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PO2

PORTSMOUTH

£241K

▲ 0.8% YoY

PO4

SOUTHSEA

£302K

▼ 15.6% YoY

PO5

SOUTHSEA

£306K

▼ 20.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PO3?

The average house price in PO3 (PORTSMOUTH) is £296,956, based on 867 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 20.0% over the past year.

Is PO3 a safe area to live?

Crime in PO3 is above the national average (126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (53.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PO3?

There are 5 schools in or near PO3. 20% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in PO3?

Council tax in PO3 is collected by Portsmouth Council. The Band D rate is £2,319 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PO3?

The average broadband download speed in PO3 is 372 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PO3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 27% of homes in PO3 are owner-occupied. 26% are privately rented and 18% are social housing. The total population is approximately 214,321.