Postcode PO3 6GU is located in an urban city, within the Milton area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Milton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Milton is £53,708 per year. The median sale price in Milton is £261,460 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £228,750 and £317,500. The nearest station is Fratton, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Kingston Recreation Ground.
Milton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,630 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Milton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Milton is £53,708 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 76 ft away from PO3 6GU.
Milton near PO3 6GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fratton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kingston Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Kingston Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Lime Tree Park | Small | Walking directions to Lime Tree Park |
| 0.4 mi | Royal British Legion garden area | Small | Walking directions to Royal British Legion garden area |
Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £261,460 (about £306 per square foot) in Milton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £565,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £440,000 | £399 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £382,000 | £349 |
| Terraced | 177 | £267,500 | £306 |
| Flats | 40 | £163,750 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £349,998 | £131,000 | £245,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | £428,000 | £141,000 | £301,250 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | £397,500 | £151,500 | £266,000 | £220,000 |
| 2019 | £300,000 | £142,000 | £277,000 | £218,000 |
| 2020 | £375,000 | £146,000 | £290,000 | £220,220 |
| 2021 | £427,500 | £145,000 | £350,000 | £240,000 |
| 2022 | £390,000 | £147,250 | £377,500 | £270,000 |
| 2023 | £390,000 | £170,000 | £325,000 | £269,040 |
| 2024 | £725,000 | £167,250 | £302,000 | £265,000 |
| 2025 | £410,000 | £174,995 | £385,000 | £268,500 |
| 2026 | — | £155,000 | £371,000 | £275,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £298 | £226 | £219 | £228 |
| 2017 | £337 | £248 | £304 | £244 |
| 2018 | £336 | £256 | £280 | £243 |
| 2019 | £310 | £274 | £258 | £248 |
| 2020 | £361 | £252 | £314 | £255 |
| 2021 | £361 | £251 | £342 | £271 |
| 2022 | £434 | £261 | £306 | £306 |
| 2023 | £420 | £258 | £343 | £301 |
| 2024 | £709 | £268 | £363 | £302 |
| 2025 | £382 | £254 | £341 | £308 |
| 2026 | — | £247 | £348 | £303 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 6GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 27, Guardians Way, Portsmouth, PO3 6GJ | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 3, Guardians Way, Portsmouth, PO3 6GJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 4, Guardians Way, Portsmouth, PO3 6GJ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 6, Guardians Way, Portsmouth, PO3 6GJ | Detached | Freehold | £297,500 | |
| 20 May 2026 | 32, Byerley Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5AX | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the PO3 6GU postcode area, located within Milton, there are 14 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 | Penbridge Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Miltoncross Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | The Portsmouth Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO3 6GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Fratton Way, Portsmouth, PO4 8SH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Penhale News | 40 Penhale Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5EF | Walking directions to Penhale News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Fratton Way, Southsea, PO4 8FA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 126-128 St Marys Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Handy Stores | 95 Newcome Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5DR | Walking directions to Handy Stores |
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 6GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Steve Pitt
Milton - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO3 6GU records about 175 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, public order and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PO3 6GU in Milton is £261,460 (about £306 per square foot) based on 232 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PO3 6GU, including Penbridge Infant School (Good), Miltoncross Academy (Requires improvement) and The Portsmouth Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO3 6GU is Fratton, about 560 m away.
PO3 6GU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth South covering PO3 6GU is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Steve Pitt (Liberal Democrats).