Postcode PO3 5HS is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Anchorage Park & Copnor area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anchorage Park & Copnor is £58,508 per year. The median sale price in Hilsea is £296,000 (around £280 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £340,000. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gatcombe Gardens.
Anchorage Park & Copnor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,133 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Anchorage Park & Copnor has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Anchorage Park & Copnor is £58,508 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from PO3 5HS.
Anchorage Park & Copnor near PO3 5HS 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| 0.8 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gatcombe Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gatcombe Gardens |
Based on 157 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 | 2 | £522,500 | £373 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £322,500 | £297 |
| Terraced | 78 | £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 5HS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 11, Green Farm Gardens, Portsmouth, PO3 5JD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 1, Green Farm Gardens, Portsmouth, PO3 5JD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | 6, Breech Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5QR | Terraced | Freehold | £263,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 35, Hobby Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 10, Hobby Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5QZ | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the PO3 5HS postcode area, located within Anchorage Park & Copnor, there are 7 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 | 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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| 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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| 0.2 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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7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO3 5HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Hilsea Market | 12 London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.4 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 | Spar | 456 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9LD | Walking directions to Spar |
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 5HS, 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 5HS records about 51 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PO3 5HS in Hilsea is £296,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO3 5HS, including Gatcombe Park Primary School (Good), Trafalgar School (Good) and UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO3 5HS is Hilsea, about 507 m away.
PO3 5HS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,133 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 5HS 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).