Postcode PO5 3RS is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas ward of Portsmouth in the South East region, and forms part of the Southsea West area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Southsea West is £54,476 per year. The nearest station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southsea Common.
Southsea West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,191 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Southsea West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Southsea West is £54,476 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PO5 3RS.
Southsea West near PO5 3RS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Portsmouth and Southsea | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth and Southsea |
| 0.8 mi | Portsmouth Harbour | N/A | Walking directions to Portsmouth Harbour |
| 1 mi | Fratton | N/A | Walking directions to Fratton |
| 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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £336 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £1,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £675,000 | £356 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £507,500 | £393 |
| Terraced | 45 | £400,000 | £350 |
| Flats | 73 | £186,000 | £324 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £173,750 | £600,000 | £320,000 |
| 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 | £172,500 | £507,500 | £452,500 |
| 2026 | — | £238,500 | £383,000 | £297,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £279 | £234 | £255 |
| 2017 | £374 | £269 | £218 | £297 |
| 2018 | £185 | £275 | £245 | £302 |
| 2019 | £202 | £288 | £494 | £263 |
| 2020 | £277 | £296 | £271 | £332 |
| 2021 | £259 | £338 | £273 | £352 |
| 2022 | £399 | £315 | £396 | £360 |
| 2023 | £506 | £321 | £300 | £358 |
| 2024 | £556 | £345 | £287 | £391 |
| 2025 | £356 | £324 | £389 | £377 |
| 2026 | — | £332 | £356 | £337 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PO5 3RS.
In the PO5 3RS postcode area, located within Southsea West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PO5 3RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Co-operative Food | 56 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Webbies | St Pauls Road, Portsmouth, PO5 4AA | Walking directions to Webbies |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 51-63 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 88 St James's Road, Southsea, PO5 4HZ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | St James Convenience Store | 74-78 St James's Road, Southsea, PO5 4HZ | Walking directions to St James Convenience Store |
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 3RS, 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 3RS records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3RS in Southsea West is £260,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 127 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PO5 3RS, including Portsmouth High School, The Portsmouth Grammar School and Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PO5 3RS is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1,001 m away.
PO5 3RS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,191 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 3RS is Stephen Morgan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Jeffery (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.