Portsmouth PO3 area guide
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Is Portsmouth PO3 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO3), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £335,405 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 42% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£335,405
Population
37,871
Recorded crime
324.3
Schools
5
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Portsmouth PO3
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO3 is rated high. Around 32.5% of properties (3,590 of 11,040) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 561 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in PO3, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (81 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PO3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 176/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 36
- One-person households
- 28%
- Households with children
- 30%
- Households
- 14,164
Owned 67% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PO3.
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Portsmouth PO3: frequently asked questions
Is Portsmouth PO3 a good place to live?
In Portsmouth (PO3), recorded crime is 42% above the national average, homes sell for around £335,405 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Portsmouth PO3?
Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO3 runs at 324.3 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Portsmouth PO3 safe?
Crime in Portsmouth PO3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Portsmouth PO3 runs at 324.3 per 1,000 properties, 42% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Portsmouth PO3?
Homes in Portsmouth PO3 sell for around £335,405 on average, based on 326 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Portsmouth PO3 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Portsmouth PO3 is rated high. Around 32.5% of properties (3,590 of 11,040) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 561 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Portsmouth PO3?
There are 5 schools in Portsmouth PO3 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Portsmouth PO3 any good?
Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Portsmouth PO3, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Portsmouth PO3 a deprived area?
Portsmouth PO3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).