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PO3 5LF

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Hilsea

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Detailed insights for PO3 5LF

Overview

Postcode PO3 5LF is located in an urban city, within the Hilsea ward 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 nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gatcombe Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Hilsea has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,536 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Hilsea has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from PO3 5LF.

Flood risk

Low

Hilsea near PO3 5LF has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO3 5LF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hilsea

N/A

Walking directions to Hilsea
0.6 mi

Cosham

N/A

Walking directions to Cosham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO3 5LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGatcombe GardensSmallWalking directions to Gatcombe Gardens

Area Profile

Population
239
Population density
1,464.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.65(+60%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.01(+120%)
Public order
10.69(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
9(+40%)
Burglary
3.94(+52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
87.34%
Other White
12
5.06%
Bangladeshi
8
3.38%
Other
3
1.27%
Chinese
2
0.84%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
31.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
18.27%
Level 3 (A level)
34
17.26%
No qualifications
29
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.33%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.17%
Social rents from council
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Hilsea

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £340K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £690,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hilsea over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£395,000£388
Semi-Detached36£322,500£297
Terraced74£299,998£269
Flats32£160,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hilsea

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£130,000£245,998£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£325,000£300,000
2026£690,000£160,000£350,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£346£206£214£215
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£252£296£270
2026£358£261£303£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hilsea.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hilsea in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202645, Carronade Walk, Portsmouth, PO3 5LXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000
05 Jun 20251, Carronade Walk, Portsmouth, PO3 5LXFlatsLeasehold£185,000
25 Jul 20257, Feltons Place, Portsmouth, PO3 5LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
19 Jun 202527, Feltons Place, Portsmouth, PO3 5LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
17 Feb 202610, Peronne Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5LGTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the PO3 5LF postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO3 5LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryUTC PortsmouthUniversity technical college

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusCity of Portsmouth CollegeFurther education

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryTrafalgar SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO3 5LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO3 5LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidlNorway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HTWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miHilsea MarketLondon Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RAWalking directions to Hilsea Market
0.5 miMorrisons DailyPortsmouth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food190 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LUWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miMorrisons Daily187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2UHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).

Band A£1,454
Band B£1,696
Band C£1,939
Band D£2,181
Band E£2,666
Band F£3,150
Band G£3,635
Band H£4,362

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PO3 5LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Russell Peter William Simpson

Hilsea - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Amanda Martin

Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth NorthE14001431
WardHilseaE05002449
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HilseaE02003530
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 007CE01017090
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO3 5LF

Is PO3 5LF (Hilsea) safe?

The area around PO3 5LF 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.

What is the average house price near PO3 5LF?

The median sale price around PO3 5LF in Hilsea is £285,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO3 5LF?

There are 13 schools close to PO3 5LF, including UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding), City of Portsmouth College and Trafalgar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO3 5LF?

The closest station to PO3 5LF is Hilsea, about 659 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO3 5LF?

PO3 5LF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,536 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO3 5LF (Hilsea) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO3 5LF 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).

Data Sources

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.