Postcode PO3 5LR 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 Cosham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 22.2% 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 155 ft away from PO3 5LR.
Hilsea near PO3 5LR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cosham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cosham | N/A | Walking directions to Cosham |
| 0.7 mi | Hilsea | N/A | Walking directions to Hilsea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cosham Park | Small | Walking directions to Cosham Park |
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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5LR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 13, Rampart Gardens, Portsmouth, PO3 5LR | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Flat 26, Southdown View, Military Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5FS | Flats | Leasehold | £57,750 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Flat 59, Southdown View, Military Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5FS | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 27, Firgrove Crescent, Portsmouth, PO3 5LT | Detached | Freehold | £690,000 | |
| 07 Aug 2026 | 29, Military Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LS | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 |
In the PO3 5LR postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 8 primary and 2 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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| 0.3 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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| 0.4 mi | 16 plus | City of Portsmouth College | Further education | Unrated. | |
City of Portsmouth College ratingInspection information
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO3 5LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hilsea Market | 12 London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Portsmouth Road, Portsmouth, PO6 2SJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 190 Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LU | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Widley Express | Northern Parade, Portsmouth, PO2 9LX | Walking directions to Widley Express |
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 5LR, 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 5LR 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 5LR 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 5LR, including UTC Portsmouth (Outstanding), Trafalgar School (Good) and City of Portsmouth College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO3 5LR is Cosham, about 809 m away.
PO3 5LR 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 5LR 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).