Postcode PO3 5BQ is located in an urban city, within the Baffins 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 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 nearest station is Hilsea, about 1.1 miles away. There are 13 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 12,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Fratton North has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 rail, approximately 12 ft away from PO3 5BQ.
Fratton North near PO3 5BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea 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 £295,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Baffins area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £685,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £635,000 | £478 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £343,000 | £315 |
| Terraced | 135 | £295,000 | £293 |
| Flats | 23 | £168,000 | £286 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £377,500 | £129,750 | £254,250 | £210,000 |
| 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 | £157,500 | £340,000 | £295,000 |
| 2026 | £665,000 | £190,000 | £355,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £300 | £196 | £245 | £212 |
| 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 | £289 | £351 | £298 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5BQ.
In the PO3 5BQ postcode area, located within Fratton North, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO3 5BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Copnor Road Mini Mart | Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AH | Walking directions to Copnor Road Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Paperbox | 13 Moneyfield Avenue, Portsmouth, PO3 6LA | Walking directions to Paperbox |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 150-154 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BZ | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 61,63 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JQ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Baffins Express | Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JN | Walking directions to Baffins Express |
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 5BQ, 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 5BQ 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, vehicle crime and public order.
The median sale price around PO3 5BQ in Fratton North is £295,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PO3 5BQ, including Copnor Primary School (Requires improvement), Westover Primary School (Good) and Penbridge Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO3 5BQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,407 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 5BQ is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Abdul Kadir (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.