Postcode PO3 5JH 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 £215,000 and £340,000. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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 3.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from PO3 5JH.
Hilsea near PO3 5JH has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| 0.6 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5JH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2026 | 9, Venture Court, Ackworth Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5RY | Other | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 8, Venture Court, Ackworth Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5RY | Other | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 45, Carronade Walk, Portsmouth, PO3 5LX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 1, Carronade Walk, Portsmouth, PO3 5LX | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, Chapter House, Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, PO6 2AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 |
In the PO3 5JH postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Highbury Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | UTC Portsmouth | University technical college | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Trafalgar School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jun 2023. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO3 5JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Hilsea Market | 12 London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.5 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 5JH, 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 5JH 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 5JH in Hilsea is £296,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PO3 5JH, including Highbury Primary School (Good), UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding) and Trafalgar School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO3 5JH is Hilsea, about 659 m away.
PO3 5JH 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 5JH 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).