Postcode PO3 5AB is located in an urban city, within the Fratton ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Fratton North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton North is £52,753 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cobden Park.
Fratton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Fratton North is £52,753 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from PO3 5AB.
Fratton North near PO3 5AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cobden Park | Small | Walking directions to Cobden Park |
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Fratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £21,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 132 | £222,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £209,000 | £227 |
| Detached | 1 | £205,000 | £219 |
| Flats | 22 | £147,500 | £258 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £106,500 | £167,500 |
| 2017 | £110,000 | £171,495 |
| 2018 | £126,000 | £178,000 |
| 2019 | £130,000 | £178,000 |
| 2020 | £132,000 | £184,500 |
| 2021 | £130,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | £144,000 | £228,250 |
| 2023 | £143,000 | £223,295 |
| 2024 | £137,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £144,000 | £222,000 |
| 2026 | £125,000 | £218,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £189 | £194 |
| 2017 | £186 | £205 |
| 2018 | £208 | £213 |
| 2019 | £217 | £211 |
| 2020 | £208 | £218 |
| 2021 | £231 | £235 |
| 2022 | £259 | £261 |
| 2023 | £252 | £260 |
| 2024 | £240 | £251 |
| 2025 | £231 | £261 |
| 2026 | £264 | £261 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5AB.
In the PO3 5AB postcode area, located within Fratton North, there are 15 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO3 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Copnor Road Mini Mart | Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AH | Walking directions to Copnor Road Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 61,63 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 28,30 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JN | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Baffins Express | Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JN | Walking directions to Baffins Express |
| 0.2 mi | Solent Convenience Store | 215 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7QU | Walking directions to Solent Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO3 5AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Billy Ansell
Fratton - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO3 5AB records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and public order.
The median sale price around PO3 5AB in Fratton North is £215,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO3 5AB, including Penbridge Junior School (Good), Westover Primary School (Good) and Copnor Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO3 5AB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO3 5AB is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Billy Ansell (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.