Postcode PO3 5PL (Portsmouth)

Map showing PO3 5PL and nearby postcodes

The postcode PO3 5PL is located in Portsmouth It was introduced in December 1995 and is an active postcode. PO3 5PL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

PO3 5PL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 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 5PL as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to PO3 5PL is Sharps Close which is centered 97 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Williams Road and is 110 m away. The closest railway station is Hilsea Rail Station, 407 m away.

The closest primary school to PO3 5PL (for ages 11 and under) is Gatcombe Park Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on January 30, 2018.

The local pub for residents of PO3 5PL is Ferryboat Inn and is 4.03 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 4.03 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on July 30, 2018.

Policing for PO3 5PL is covered by the Hampshire police force association and Portsmouth City Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to PO3 5PL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to PO3 5PL, and the approximate distance away.

Sharps Close 97 m
Sutton Close 107 m
Latimer Court 116 m
Barton Grove 140 m
Mitchell Way 155 m
Hartwell Road 184 m
Corby Crescent 184 m
Williams Road 197 m
Marston Lane 199 m
Plumpton Gardens 215 m
Airport Service Road 222 m
Painter Close 242 m
Anchorage Road 244 m
Yardley Close 273 m
Burcote Drive 285 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode PO3 5PL

Introduction December 1995
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PO3 5PL - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Admiral Lord Nelson School Good
(March 9, 2017)
961 m
Gatcombe Park Primary School Good
(January 30, 2018)
1.06 km
Redwood Park Academy Outstanding
(November 20, 2019)
1.17 km
Cliffdale Primary Academy Outstanding
(February 9, 2022)
1.18 km
Trafalgar School Good
(May 3, 2018)
1.27 km
Highbury Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
1.29 km
UTC Portsmouth Outstanding
(June 30, 2021)
1.32 km
City of Portsmouth College 1.34 km
Mayfield School Good
(November 11, 2021)
1.37 km
Copnor Primary School Good
(June 22, 2017)
1.47 km
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) 1.52 km
King's Academy College Park (Infant) 1.54 km
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) 1.56 km
King's Academy College Park (Junior) Good
(February 7, 2019)
1.59 km
Westover Primary School Requires improvement
(October 4, 2018)
1.83 km
Springfield School Good
(October 3, 2019)
1.85 km
Court Lane Infant Academy Good
(November 1, 2018)
1.98 km
Court Lane Junior Academy Good
(December 5, 2018)
1.98 km
New Horizons Primary School Good
(December 4, 2019)
2.05 km
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School 2.14 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from PO3 5PL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ferry Beach Kiosk Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
July 30, 2018
4.03 km
Ferryboat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 2, 2018
4.03 km
Mary And Trevors Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
4.42 km
St Marys Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 2, 2021
4.6 km
Sinah Warren Character Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
4.79 km
The Cormorant Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 12, 2020
4.85 km
Lidl Uk Gmbh Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 27, 2020
5.02 km
Hayling Island Service Station / Greggs Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 3, 2020
5.04 km
Castle Early Bird Other catering premises 5
Very Good
November 13, 2018
5.07 km
Castle Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
5.07 km
Park House Rest Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
June 11, 2018
5.12 km
White House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 29, 2018
5.12 km
Cloetta UK Ltd Retailers - other Awaiting Inspection
5.2 km
One Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 9, 2019
5.24 km
Par 3 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 8, 2018
5.24 km
Waratah Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 14, 2020
5.25 km
The Wedge Rest Home Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
August 7, 2021
5.27 km
Portchester Parish Hall Lunch Club Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 17, 2022
5.28 km
One Stop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 4, 2019
5.31 km
City Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
June 2, 2021
5.33 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PO3 5PL - Data from Apr 2022

Williams Road Bus Stop/Station 110 m
Williams Road Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Corby Crescent Bus Stop/Station 168 m
Corby Crescent Bus Stop/Station 244 m
Morrisons Bus Stop/Station 401 m
Hilsea Rail Station Rail 407 m
Cosham Rail Station Rail 1.96 km
Fratton Rail Station Rail 3.65 km
Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.03 km
Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.03 km
Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Ferry 3.13 km
Southampton Airport Air 25.57 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PO3 5PL - Data from Dec 2021

Seamus Pond Inland Water 1.71 km
Great Salterns Lake Inland Water 1.84 km
Stagg Woods Woodland Or Forest 1.99 km
Farlington Marshes Wetland 2.09 km
Baffins Pond Inland Water 2.17 km
Mallard Sands Wetland 2.17 km
Portsea Island Island 2.38 km
Frog Lake Inland Water 2.43 km
North Binness Island Island 2.61 km
Lincolns Pond Inland Water 2.65 km
Duck Lake Inland Water 2.66 km
Baker's Island Island 2.73 km
Tipner Point Wetland 2.88 km
Sword Point Wetland 2.89 km
Sword Sands Wetland 2.89 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 50.82668400
Longitude -1.05350400
OS Easting 466759
OS Northing 0103444
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
26362
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Hampshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Portsmouth North
Electoral Ward Copnor
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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000044
Travel To Work Area Portsmouth

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area South Hampshire BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Portsmouth BUASD
Workplace Zone E33037447
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Portsmouth 008
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Portsmouth 008B
Output Area / Small Area 5A1