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Overview

Postcode PO3 5RS is located in an urban city, within the Copnor ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Anchorage Park & Copnor area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Anchorage Park & Copnor is £58,508 per year. The nearest station is Hilsea, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
257
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Anchorage Park & Copnor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,362 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Anchorage Park & Copnor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 257 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Anchorage Park & Copnor is £58,508 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from PO3 5RS.

Flood risk

Very low

Anchorage Park & Copnor near PO3 5RS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hilsea located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PO3 5RS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hilsea

N/A

Walking directions to Hilsea

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
549.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.69(+255%)
Criminal damage and arson
40.25(+524%)
Public order
39.01(+543%)
Drugs
30.96(+1022%)
Shoplifting
13.62(+71%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
91.34%
Other White
9
3.25%
Other Asian
5
1.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.81%
Chinese
3
1.08%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
25.3%
Level 3 (A level)
54
21.34%
No qualifications
53
20.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
46.9%
Owns with a mortgage
42
28.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.24%
Shared ownership
4
2.76%
Social rents from council
3
2.07%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Copnor

Median price£271,000
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)165
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £308K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £271,000 (about £275 per square foot) in Copnor area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Copnor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£370,000£375
Semi-Detached28£295,000£331
Terraced121£270,000£263
Flats9£155,000£294

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Copnor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Copnor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£133,148£228,000£200,000
2017£325,000£127,750£249,400£210,000
2018£351,000£135,000£247,000£218,000
2019£330,000£135,000£261,000£218,000
2020£380,000£135,000£277,500£227,500
2021£405,000£156,000£283,000£240,000
2022£367,750£161,000£312,500£280,000
2023£487,500£166,250£292,500£275,000
2024£372,500£156,000£283,750£269,500
2025£362,500£155,000£289,500£270,000
2026£450,000£120,000£300,000£270,874
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Copnor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Copnor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245£214£249£196
2017£314£203£236£209
2018£281£221£239£227
2019£345£218£255£214
2020£352£202£258£221
2021£365£203£276£248
2022£341£259£298£279
2023£411£287£342£278
2024£358£233£330£281
2025£373£294£331£267
2026£450£219£330£272
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Copnor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5RS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 5RS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202545, Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TASemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
28 Mar 202532, Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TATerracedFreehold£345,000
14 Mar 202556, Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TATerracedFreehold£242,500
12 Sept 20251, Plumpton Gardens, Portsmouth, PO3 5TZDetachedFreehold£380,000
31 Jan 20256, Barton Grove, Portsmouth, PO3 5TYDetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the PO3 5RS postcode area, located within Anchorage Park & Copnor, there are 5 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO3 5RS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miSecondaryAdmiral Lord Nelson SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryGatcombe Park Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableCliffdale Primary AcademyAcademy special sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO3 5RS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO3 5RS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsAnchorage Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5UHWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miBookerWilliams Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5SPWalking directions to Booker

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 5RS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Carl Inman

Copnor - 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
WardCopnorE05002444
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Anchorage Park & CopnorE02003531
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 008BE01017046
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2007-03-01

Frequently asked questions about PO3 5RS

Is PO3 5RS (Anchorage Park & Copnor) safe?

The area around PO3 5RS records about 257 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near PO3 5RS?

The median sale price around PO3 5RS in Anchorage Park & Copnor is £271,000 (about £275 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO3 5RS?

There are 11 schools close to PO3 5RS, including Admiral Lord Nelson School (Good), Gatcombe Park Primary School (Good) and Cliffdale Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PO3 5RS?

The closest station to PO3 5RS is Hilsea, about 678 m away.

How deprived is the area around PO3 5RS?

PO3 5RS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,362 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO3 5RS (Anchorage Park & Copnor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO3 5RS is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carl Inman (Reform UK).

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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.