Postcode PO5 3NZ is located in an urban city, within the St Jude ward 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 129.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 nearest station is Fratton, about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southsea Common.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.1% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 86 ft away from PO5 3NZ.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO5 3NZ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Southsea Common | Large | Walking directions to Southsea Common |
| 0.1 mi | Castle Field | Small | Walking directions to Castle Field |
| 0.4 mi | Wimbledon Park | Small | Walking directions to Wimbledon Park |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £303 per square foot) in St Jude area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £935,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £664,975 | £375 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £581,500 | £304 |
| Terraced | 50 | £327,500 | £344 |
| Flats | 106 | £175,000 | £274 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £160,000 | £380,000 | £272,750 |
| 2017 | £667,500 | £174,000 | £445,000 | £230,000 |
| 2018 | £472,500 | £175,500 | £420,000 | £276,000 |
| 2019 | £792,500 | £165,750 | £492,500 | £307,750 |
| 2020 | £760,000 | £170,000 | £520,000 | £297,000 |
| 2021 | £600,000 | £187,000 | £540,000 | £300,000 |
| 2022 | £700,000 | £188,000 | £525,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | £742,500 | £185,000 | £612,500 | £289,297 |
| 2024 | £504,000 | £183,500 | £543,000 | £341,500 |
| 2025 | £777,500 | £180,000 | £562,500 | £318,750 |
| 2026 | £664,975 | £173,900 | £831,250 | £352,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £261 | £231 | £254 |
| 2017 | £297 | £267 | £290 | £270 |
| 2018 | £345 | £271 | £299 | £277 |
| 2019 | £288 | £271 | £300 | £303 |
| 2020 | £355 | £267 | £307 | £291 |
| 2021 | £352 | £285 | £322 | £316 |
| 2022 | £399 | £310 | £404 | £346 |
| 2023 | £855 | £317 | £381 | £346 |
| 2024 | £201 | £289 | £366 | £338 |
| 2025 | £351 | £290 | £357 | £341 |
| 2026 | £346 | £245 | £330 | £342 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 3NZ.
In the PO5 3NZ postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 3NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 77-79 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | New Kwiki Mart | 80 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PB | Walking directions to New Kwiki Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 71-73 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2PA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 35-37 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 32-34 Marmion Road, Southsea, PO5 2EJ | Walking directions to Waitrose |
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 PO5 3NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Denise Perry
St Jude - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Morgan
Portsmouth South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PO5 3NZ records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around PO5 3NZ in Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common is £229,500 (about £303 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PO5 3NZ, including Mayville High School, St Swithun's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Southsea Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PO5 3NZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,324 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 3NZ is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Perry (Liberal Democrats).
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.