The postcode PO3 5AR is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. PO3 5AR is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PO3 5AR is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PO3 5AR as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > Families in terraces and flats.
The closest road name to PO3 5AR is Seafield Road which is centered 70 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Copythorn Road and is 141 m away. The closest railway station is Hilsea Rail Station, 1.5 km away.
The closest primary school to PO3 5AR (for ages 11 and under) is Copnor Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on June 22, 2017.
The local pub for residents of PO3 5AR is Ferryboat Inn and is 3.52 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 2, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ferry Beach Kiosk and is 3.52 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 30, 2018.
Residents reported an average download speed of 116.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.2 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for PO3 5AR is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Portsmouth City Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PO3 5AR and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PO3 5AR, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PO3 5AR
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO3 5AR - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copnor Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 22, 2017) | 69 m |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 7, 2019) | 615 m |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 632 m | |
| Westover Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Requires improvement (October 4, 2018) | 704 m |
| New Horizons Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 4, 2019) | 722 m |
| Mayfield School | Maintained school | 4-16 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 734 m |
| Newbridge Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (October 31, 2017) | 768 m |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (March 9, 2017) | 920 m |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy | Special school | 2-11 | Outstanding (February 9, 2022) | 939 m |
| Langstone Junior Academy | Academy | 7-11 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 1.17 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | 1.2 km | |
| Langstone Infant School | Academy | 4-7 | Good (December 1, 2021) | 1.22 km |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (June 28, 2017) | 1.26 km |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Academy | 4-7 | 1.45 km | |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (April 27, 2017) | 1.45 km |
| Madani Academy | Independent school | 5-16 | Good (May 16, 2019) | 1.49 km |
| The Flying Bull Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 1, 2017) | 1.51 km |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Academy | 4-7 | 1.53 km | |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 30, 2018) | 1.53 km |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Academy | 7-11 | 1.58 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO3 5AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Beach Kiosk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 30, 2018 | 3.52 km | |
| Ferryboat Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 2, 2018 | 3.52 km | |
| The Deck At The Boathouse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 4.38 km | |
| Mary And Trevors Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 4.39 km | |
| Sinah Warren Character Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 4.4 km | |
| Castle Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 18, 2018 | 4.43 km | |
| Crew Mess | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 9, 2022 | 4.46 km | |
| Gosport Ferry Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 28, 2018 | 4.47 km | |
| Gosport Cruising Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good June 5, 2018 | 4.49 km | |
| St Marys Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 2, 2021 | 4.51 km | |
| Coffee#1 | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 23, 2022 | 4.51 km | |
| Knight'S Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 20, 2021 | 4.51 km | |
| Pheonix Bakery And Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 4.51 km | |
| Sharpe'S | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 30, 2022 | 4.51 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2020 | 4.51 km | |
| The Works | Exempt December 4, 2019 | 4.51 km | |
| Bakers Bar & Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 19, 2019 | 4.52 km | |
| Katie Bakes | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 3, 2017 | 4.52 km | |
| Tada Events | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 17, 2018 | 4.52 km | |
| Alverbridge Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 11, 2019 | 4.54 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO3 5AR - Data from Apr 2022
| Copythorn Road | 141 m | |
| Copythorn Road | 161 m | |
| Chichester Road | 168 m | |
| Chichester Road | 228 m | |
| Kensington Road | 323 m | |
| Hilsea Rail Station | 1.5 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 2.2 km | |
| Fratton Rail Station | 2.22 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.86 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.86 km | |
| Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal | 1.98 km | |
| Southampton Airport | 25.71 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO3 5AR - Data from Dec 2021
| Portsea Island | 921 m | |
| Baffins Pond | 1 km | |
| Stagg Woods | 1.08 km | |
| Great Salterns Lake | 1.4 km | |
| Frog Lake | 1.76 km | |
| Duck Lake | 1.93 km | |
| Swan Lake | 2.19 km | |
| Whale Island | 2.38 km | |
| Mallard Sands | 2.44 km | |
| Tipner Point | 2.61 km | |
| Fountain Lake | 2.72 km | |
| Sword Point | 2.8 km | |
| Seamus Pond | 2.83 km | |
| Sword Sands | 2.97 km | |
| The Solent | 3.13 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for PO3 5AR - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 79.5 Mbps | 116.2 Mbps | 593 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 14.2 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 18.1 | 3.1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 111.1 | 15.1 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 418.3 | 37 |
Energy usage data for PO3 5AR - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 50.81512900 |
| Longitude | -1.06343400 |
| OS Easting | 466077 |
| OS Northing | 0102149 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Hampshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Portsmouth North |
| Electoral Ward | Baffins |
| Local Authority District | Portsmouth |
| Region / Government Office Region | South East |
| European Electoral Region | South East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Solent Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000044 |
| Travel To Work Area | Portsmouth |
| NHS England Region | South East |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Portsmouth City Teaching |
| Cancer Alliance | Wessex |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
South Central |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Portsmouth CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Urbanites Group: Urban professionals and families Subgroup: Families in terraces and flats |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | South Hampshire BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Portsmouth BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33040850 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Portsmouth 008 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Portsmouth 008A |
| Output Area / Small Area | 5A3 |