Postcode PO3 5LX 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hilsea is £53,967 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Cosham Park.
Hilsea has a moderate 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.
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 184 ft away from PO3 5LX.
Hilsea near PO3 5LX 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 |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Hilsea area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £570,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 39 | £168,000 |
| Terraced | 93 | £300,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £317,500 |
| Detached | 3 | £392,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hilsea
In the PO3 5LX postcode area, located within Hilsea, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO3 5LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Hilsea Market | London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 9RA | Walking directions to Hilsea Market |
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 187 Chatsworth Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Portsmouth district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PO3 5LX, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.