Postcode PO3 5GD is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Hilsea area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year. The median sale price in Hilsea is £296,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £218,750 and £341,129. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cosham Park.
Hilsea has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,745 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Hilsea has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from PO3 5GD.
Hilsea near PO3 5GD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| 0.6 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cosham Park | Small | Walking directions to Cosham Park |
| 0.5 mi | Gatcombe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gatcombe Gardens |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 (about £280 per square foot) in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,750 up to £690,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £395,000 | £388 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £322,500 | £297 |
| Terraced | 79 | £300,000 | £269 |
| Flats | 33 | £163,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £310,000 | £130,000 | £252,498 | £226,000 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £140,000 | £285,000 | £249,000 |
| 2018 | £287,475 | £142,000 | £280,000 | £249,995 |
| 2019 | £364,000 | £143,000 | £268,000 | £249,500 |
| 2020 | £342,500 | £148,000 | £287,500 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | £325,000 | £150,000 | £295,000 | £275,000 |
| 2022 | £445,000 | £162,000 | £325,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | £352,500 | £170,000 | £312,500 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £498,500 | £161,000 | £322,000 | £300,000 |
| 2025 | £392,000 | £166,500 | £318,750 | £300,000 |
| 2026 | £690,000 | £161,500 | £350,000 | £305,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £360 | £206 | £214 | £212 |
| 2017 | £190 | £217 | £236 | £197 |
| 2018 | £319 | £226 | £259 | £226 |
| 2019 | £355 | £227 | £255 | £226 |
| 2020 | £341 | £230 | £252 | £244 |
| 2021 | £331 | £236 | £264 | £245 |
| 2022 | £410 | £247 | £297 | £305 |
| 2023 | £482 | £259 | £308 | £301 |
| 2024 | £459 | £266 | £286 | £285 |
| 2025 | £455 | £254 | £296 | £267 |
| 2026 | £358 | £249 | £326 | £282 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5GD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 33, Peronne Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LD | Terraced | Freehold | £297,500 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 7, Cambrai Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5FZ | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 17, Cambrai Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5FZ | Flats | Leasehold | £156,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 1, Cambrai Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5FZ | Flats | Leasehold | £182,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 10, Peronne Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5LG | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 |
In the PO3 5GD postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 8 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | UTC Portsmouth | University technical college | Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
UTC Portsmouth ratingOfsted report cardInspected 18 Nov 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Trafalgar School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. | |
Trafalgar School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jun 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Gatcombe Park Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
Gatcombe Park Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO3 5GD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hilsea Market | 12 London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 190 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Widley Express | Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LX | Walking directions to Widley Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 5GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Russell Peter William Simpson
Hilsea - Elected 7 May 2026
Amanda Martin
Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO3 5GD records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.
The median sale price around PO3 5GD in Hilsea is £296,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 159 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PO3 5GD, including UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding), Trafalgar School (Good) and Gatcombe Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO3 5GD is Hilsea, about 830 m away.
PO3 5GD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,745 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 5GD is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Russell Peter William Simpson (Reform UK).