Postcode PO3 5BG is located in an urban city, within the Baffins area 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 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fratton North is £52,753 per year. The median sale price in Baffins is £287,500 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £335,000. The nearest station is Fratton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 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 13,077 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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 rail, approximately 36 ft away from PO3 5BG.
Fratton North near PO3 5BG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cobden Park | Small | Walking directions to Cobden Park |
Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 (about £296 per square foot) in Baffins area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £635,000 | £478 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £343,000 | £315 |
| Terraced | 133 | £287,000 | £290 |
| Flats | 23 | £157,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £377,500 | £129,750 | £258,500 | £213,000 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £133,250 | £250,000 | £218,000 |
| 2018 | £428,000 | £140,750 | £270,188 | £227,500 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £139,500 | £248,000 | £238,000 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £147,500 | £287,498 | £237,500 |
| 2021 | £421,250 | £142,000 | £288,000 | £253,000 |
| 2022 | £540,000 | £175,000 | £337,000 | £285,000 |
| 2023 | £350,000 | £198,000 | £310,000 | £279,250 |
| 2024 | £310,000 | £159,200 | £343,000 | £271,000 |
| 2025 | £645,000 | £157,250 | £339,000 | £290,000 |
| 2026 | £665,000 | £150,000 | £335,500 | £284,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £300 | £192 | £240 | £213 |
| 2017 | £389 | £209 | £267 | £224 |
| 2018 | £385 | £242 | £272 | £232 |
| 2019 | £211 | £221 | £262 | £239 |
| 2020 | £305 | £237 | £259 | £238 |
| 2021 | £455 | £241 | £302 | £254 |
| 2022 | £397 | £264 | £324 | £297 |
| 2023 | £396 | £276 | £321 | £289 |
| 2024 | £410 | £264 | £331 | £284 |
| 2025 | £447 | £256 | £316 | £295 |
| 2026 | £552 | £251 | £318 | £298 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 8, Station Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BG | Terraced | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 21, Station Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BG | Terraced | Freehold | £216,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | D Sportsmans Mews, Station Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BG | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 54, Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AH | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | 83, Dover Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JT | Terraced | Freehold | £197,000 |
In the PO3 5BG postcode area, located within Fratton North, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Westover Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 May 2022. | |
Westover Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 May 2022
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Penbridge Junior School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2012. | |
Penbridge Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Sept 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Copnor Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
Copnor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jul 2025
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO3 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Copnor Road Mini Mart | Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AH | Walking directions to Copnor Road Mini Mart |
| 0.1 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 | Premier | 46-48 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JN | Walking directions to Premier |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO3 5BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Kadir
Baffins - Elected 7 May 2026
Amanda Martin
Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO3 5BG records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around PO3 5BG in Baffins is £287,500 (about £296 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PO3 5BG, including Westover Primary School (Good), Penbridge Junior School (Good) and Copnor Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO3 5BG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,077 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO3 5BG is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Abdul Kadir (Liberal Democrats).