Postcode PO5 3DL is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas area of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year. The median sale price in St Thomas is £260,000 (around £341 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £370,000. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southsea Common.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,639 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £53,404 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from PO5 3DL.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO5 3DL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.8 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southsea Common | Large | Walking directions to Southsea Common |
| 0.3 mi | Ravelin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Ravelin Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £341 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £740,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £318 |
| Terraced | 39 | £385,000 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £383,000 | £356 |
| Flats | 70 | £202,500 | £332 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £169,375 | £600,000 | £285,000 |
| 2017 | £478,770 | £160,000 | £497,500 | £325,000 |
| 2018 | £679,995 | £176,000 | £515,000 | £360,750 |
| 2019 | £465,000 | £168,500 | £693,598 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £540,500 | £183,000 | £495,250 | £420,000 |
| 2021 | £287,500 | £221,500 | £492,500 | £440,000 |
| 2022 | £640,000 | £193,925 | £625,000 | £416,750 |
| 2023 | £852,500 | £178,750 | £601,900 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £1,125,000 | £223,750 | £560,000 | £461,500 |
| 2025 | £675,000 | £179,000 | £507,500 | £447,500 |
| 2026 | — | £180,000 | £523,000 | £350,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £279 | £234 | £247 |
| 2017 | £374 | £271 | £218 | £302 |
| 2018 | £185 | £275 | £245 | £302 |
| 2019 | £202 | £288 | £494 | £263 |
| 2020 | £277 | £296 | £271 | £332 |
| 2021 | £259 | £338 | £273 | £352 |
| 2022 | £399 | £316 | £396 | £360 |
| 2023 | £506 | £321 | £300 | £358 |
| 2024 | £556 | £345 | £287 | £391 |
| 2025 | £356 | £320 | £389 | £377 |
| 2026 | — | £318 | £321 | £337 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 3DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | 5, Cecil Place, Southsea, PO5 3BU | Terraced | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 16 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, Castleton Court, 52, Southsea Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3AU | Other | Freehold | £1,350,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 55A, Southsea Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3AU | Other | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | 2, Regent Place, Southsea, PO5 3BA | Terraced | Freehold | £297,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | Flat 37, Dartmouth Mews, Cecil Place, Southsea, PO5 3DW | Flats | Leasehold | £167,500 |
In the PO5 3DL postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 8 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Portsmouth High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Jude's CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | The Portsmouth Grammar School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO5 3DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Webbies | St Pauls Road, Portsmouth, PO5 4AA | Walking directions to Webbies |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 29 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Cornucopia | 33 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR | Walking directions to Cornucopia |
| 0.3 mi | Seven Days | 37 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR | Walking directions to Seven Days |
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 PO5 3DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Jeffery
St Thomas - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO5 3DL records about 196 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around PO5 3DL in St Thomas is £260,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PO5 3DL, including Portsmouth High School GDST, St Jude's CofE Primary School (Good) and The Portsmouth Grammar School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PO5 3DL is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,152 m away.
PO5 3DL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,639 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 PO5 3DL is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Jeffery (Liberal Democrats).