Area360 logo

Postcode insights

PO3 6LR

Folkestone Road

Baffins

Interactive map showing PO3 6LR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PO3 6LR

Overview

Postcode PO3 6LR is located in an urban city, within the Baffins ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Baffins area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Baffins is £57,330 per year. The nearest station is Fratton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tamworth Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Baffins has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,960 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Baffins has a high crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Baffins is £57,330 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 269 ft away from PO3 6LR.

Flood risk

Very low

Baffins near PO3 6LR has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fratton located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PO3 6LR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTamworth ParkSmallWalking directions to Tamworth Park
0.2 miCobden ParkSmallWalking directions to Cobden Park

Area Profile

Population
248
Population density
14,939.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.08(+39%)
Shoplifting
18.26(+129%)
Public order
8.19(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.67(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.04(-22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
90.28%
Other White
5
2.02%
Other
5
2.02%
African
4
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.21%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
28.57%
Level 3 (A level)
48
23.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
18.23%
No qualifications
26
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
45
44.55%
Owns outright
35
34.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
12.87%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.97%
Other social rented
2
1.98%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Baffins

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£297
Sales (last 12 months)189
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £338K

Based on 189 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Baffins area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baffins over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£635,000£478
Semi-Detached27£343,000£315
Terraced135£295,000£293
Flats23£168,000£286

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baffins

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baffins.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,500£129,750£254,250£210,000
2017£310,000£133,250£250,000£218,000
2018£428,000£140,750£270,188£227,500
2019£250,000£139,500£248,000£238,000
2020£375,000£147,500£287,498£237,500
2021£421,250£142,000£288,000£253,000
2022£540,000£175,000£337,000£285,000
2023£350,000£198,000£310,000£279,250
2024£310,000£159,200£343,000£271,000
2025£645,000£157,500£340,000£295,000
2026£665,000£190,000£355,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baffins.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baffins.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300£196£245£212
2017£389£209£267£224
2018£385£242£272£232
2019£211£221£262£239
2020£305£237£259£238
2021£455£241£302£254
2022£397£264£324£297
2023£396£276£321£289
2024£410£264£331£284
2025£447£256£316£295
2026£552£289£351£298
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baffins.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 6LR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO3 6LR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Oct 202562, Folkestone Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6LRTerracedFreehold£250,000
19 Mar 2026109, Folkestone Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6LPTerracedFreehold£270,000
29 Jan 202669, Folkestone Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6LPTerracedFreehold£251,250
16 Dec 202579, Folkestone Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6LPTerracedFreehold£270,000
05 Sept 20257, Folkestone Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6LPTerracedFreehold£275,000

Schools

In the PO3 6LR postcode area, located within Baffins, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PO3 6LR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWestover Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPenbridge Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCopnor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO3 6LR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PO3 6LR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar61,63 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JQWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miCopnor Road Mini MartCopnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AHWalking directions to Copnor Road Mini Mart
0.1 miBaffins ExpressTangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JNWalking directions to Baffins Express
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food28,30 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miPremier46-48 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6JNWalking directions to Premier

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 6LR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Kadir

Baffins - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Amanda Martin

Portsmouth North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictPortsmouthE06000044
Parliamentary ConstituencyPortsmouth NorthE14001431
WardBaffinsE05002441
ParishPortsmouth, unparished areaE43000035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BaffinsE02003537
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Portsmouth 014BE01017016
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PO3 6LR

Is PO3 6LR (Baffins) safe?

The area around PO3 6LR records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PO3 6LR?

The median sale price around PO3 6LR in Baffins is £295,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 189 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PO3 6LR?

There are 19 schools close to PO3 6LR, including Westover Primary School (Good), Penbridge Junior School (Good) and Copnor Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PO3 6LR?

PO3 6LR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,960 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PO3 6LR (Baffins) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North covering PO3 6LR is Amanda Martin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Abdul Kadir (Liberal Democrats).

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.