Postcode PO5 3RJ is located in an urban city, within the St Jude 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 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 median sale price in St Jude is £229,500 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,375 and £338,750. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southsea Common.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,770 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 45% 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 3.3% 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 125 ft away from PO5 3RJ.
Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common near PO5 3RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Southsea Common | Large | Walking directions to Southsea Common |
| 0.4 mi | Castle Field | Small | Walking directions to Castle Field |
| 0.4 mi | Clarendon Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Clarendon Gardens |
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £296 per square foot) in St Jude area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £1,160,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £699,950 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £586,500 | £336 |
| Terraced | 52 | £327,500 | £334 |
| Flats | 111 | £177,000 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £400,000 | £163,000 | £385,000 | £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 | £680,000 | £183,500 | £562,500 | £318,750 |
| 2026 | £699,950 | £175,000 | £727,500 | £370,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £262 | £237 | £253 |
| 2017 | £297 | £267 | £290 | £270 |
| 2018 | £345 | £271 | £299 | £277 |
| 2019 | £288 | £271 | £300 | £305 |
| 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 | £320 | £290 | £357 | £340 |
| 2026 | £344 | £267 | £336 | £334 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 3RJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | Flat 18, Park House, 1, Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 3RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 26, Park House, 1, Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 3RJ | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 6, Clifton Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3NL | Terraced | Freehold | £900,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 2, 2, Clifton Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3NL | Flats | Leasehold | £190,500 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | 2, Clifton Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3NL | Other | Freehold | £5,000 |
In the PO5 3RJ postcode area, located within Old Portsmouth & Southsea Common, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Portsmouth High School GDST | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Portsmouth High School GDST ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Swithun's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2016. | |
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Feb 2016
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Mayville High School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Mayville High School ratingInspection information
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14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PO5 3RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Seven Days | 37 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR | Walking directions to Seven Days |
| 0.1 mi | Cornucopia | 33 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR | Walking directions to Cornucopia |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 29 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 77-79 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 35-37 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 3RJ, 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 3RJ 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around PO5 3RJ in St Jude is £229,500 (about £296 per square foot) based on 178 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PO5 3RJ, including Portsmouth High School GDST, St Swithun's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mayville High School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PO5 3RJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,770 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 3RJ is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Denise Perry (Liberal Democrats).