PO5 Postcode District
PO5 is one of 2 Postcode Districts for the Southsea Post town in Hampshire
The PO5 postcode district is located in the PO Portsmouth postal area, PO5 has a population of 29,391 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 1.07 square miles (2.78 square kilometres or 686.10 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of PO5. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of PO5
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District overview
The primary settlement in the PO5 postcode district is Southsea, located in the county of Hampshire. It is the most prominent settlement within the district. Additionally, there are other significant settlements within the PO5 postcode district that are also part of Southsea. The most significant Post Town in the district is Southsea.
There are 4 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector PO5 1, covers Southsea in Hampshire.
The sector PO5 2, covers Southsea in Hampshire.
The sector PO5 3, covers Southsea in Hampshire.
The sector PO5 4, covers Southsea in Hampshire.
The post town for this district is SOUTHSEA.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the City of Portsmouth (B) area with a total of 660 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 0.66 | NNW |
| Gosport | 1.63 | WNW |
| Ryde | 5.20 | SW |
| Fareham | 5.93 | NW |
| Havant | 6.50 | NE |
| Emsworth | 7.78 | ENE |
| Brading | 7.84 | SSW |
| Wickham | 8.92 | NNW |
| Horndean | 9.02 | NNE |
| East Cowes | 9.06 | WSW |
| Cowes | 9.40 | W |
| Sandown | 9.51 | SSW |
| Newport | 10.89 | WSW |
| Shanklin | 11.79 | SSW |
| Bishop's Waltham | 12.81 | NNW |
| Hedge End | 12.87 | NW |
| Selsey | 13.48 | ESE |
| Chichester | 13.91 | ENE |
| Ventnor | 14.30 | SSW |
| Southampton | 16.07 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 725
Street list for PO5
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| RICHMOND PLACE | 314 |
| SOUTH PARADE A288 | 301 |
| STAFFORD ROAD | 278 |
| PALMERSTON ROAD | 259 |
| WAVERLEY ROAD B2155 | 254 |
| ISAMBARD BRUNEL ROAD | 184 |
| ASHBY PLACE | 180 |
| THE THICKET | 179 |
| THE THICKET | 179 |
| THE THICKET | 179 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4661 |
| Public order | 1039 |
| Shoplifting | 932 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 775 |
| Other theft | 679 |
| Drugs | 534 |
| Vehicle crime | 452 |
| Burglary | 338 |
| Possession of weapons | 187 |
| Other crime | 157 |
| Robbery | 149 |
| Bicycle theft | 140 |
| Theft from the person | 95 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERT ROAD | SOUTHSEA | 99 | PO5 2SG | View map | |
| PALMERSTON ROAD | SOUTHSEA | 68 | PO5 3QE | View map | |
| ELM GROVE | SOUTHSEA | 66 | PO5 1LH | View map | |
| MARMION ROAD | SOUTHSEA | 52 | PO5 2AT | View map | |
| OSBORNE ROAD | SOUTHSEA | 47 | PO5 3LT | View map | |
| CASTLE ROAD | SOUTHSEA | 22 | PO5 3AY | View map | |
| CLARENDON ROAD | SOUTHSEA | 19 | PO5 2EE | View map | |
| SOMERS ROAD | SOUTHSEA | 12 | PO5 4PY | View map | |
| VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH | SOUTHSEA | 8 | PO5 2SP | View map | |
| GROVE ROAD SOUTH | SOUTHSEA | 7 | PO5 3QT | View map | |
| CLARENCE ESPLANADE | SOUTHSEA | 6 | PO5 3AA | View map |
Schools in the district
Cottage Grove Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chivers Close , Southsea
Postcode: PO5 1HG
Headteacher: Mr Lee Branscombe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Swithun's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Taswell Road , Southsea
Postcode: PO5 2RG
Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Verhiest (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Southsea Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Collingwood Road , Southsea Infant School , Southsea
Postcode: PO5 2SR
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Holmes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Ark Charter Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Hyde Park Road , Southsea
Postcode: PO5 4HL
Headteacher: Mr Christian Down (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Somers Road , Southsea , Portsmouth
Postcode: PO5 4LS
Headteacher: Mrs Sophie Bennett-Acres (Primary Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Dental Practice | 2 VICTORIA ROAD NORTH, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 1PX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | The Dental Anaesthetic Clinic | 42 OUTRAM ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 1QZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 5A PALMERSTON ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 3QQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | The Anchorage Dental Care | 37A CLARENDON ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 2ED | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Southsea Orthodontic Practice | 7 VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 2DD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Southside Dental Practice | 63 VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH, SOUTHSEA, PO5 2BU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Somerstown Central (dental Surgery) | SOMERSTOWN CENTRAL, TYSELEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PO5 4EZ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trafalgar Medical Group Practice | THE SURGERY, 25 OSBORNE ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 3ND | GP PRACTICE | Call 02392 821371 |
| 2 | Craneswater Group Practice | DOCTORS SURGERY, 36 WAVERLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 2PW | GP PRACTICE | Call 023 92828281 |
| 3 | The Lighthouse Group Practice | SOUTHESEA MEDICAL CENTRE, CARLISLE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 1AT | GP PRACTICE | Call 023 92851199 |
| 4 | Somers Town Health Centre | TYSELEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 4EZ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Southsea Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | SOUTHSEA MEDICAL CENTRE, CARLISLE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PO5 1AT | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowlands Pharmacy | 30 OSBORNE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 3LT | PHARMACY | Call 02392 823118 |
| 2 | Boots | 31-33 PALMERSTON ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 3QQ | PHARMACY | Call 02392 821046 |
| 3 | Lalys Pharmacy | 145-147 SOMERS ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PO5 4PT | PHARMACY | Call 02392 831911 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Specsavers (southsea) | 22 PALMERSTON ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 3QH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Percy Harrison Opticians Ltd | 74-76 OSBORNE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PO5 3LU | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Cameron-davies Opticians - Southsea | 39-41 MARMION ROAD, SOUTHSEA, HAMPSHIRE, PO5 2AT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £902,778 | 9 | £574,500 | 7 | £831,667 | 6 | £634,571 | 14 |
| Semi-detached | £608,238 | 21 | £528,019 | 26 | £589,289 | 27 | £640,517 | 30 |
| Terraced | £338,357 | 118 | £368,048 | 112 | £331,806 | 98 | £368,970 | 169 |
| Flats | £171,685 | 191 | £175,901 | 233 | £180,080 | 215 | £195,133 | 281 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M275 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.47
Average Driving Distance: 2.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 663
M275 J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.43
Average Driving Distance: 2.97
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 663
M27 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.50
Average Driving Distance: 5.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 663
M27 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.96
Average Driving Distance: 7.45
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 432
A3(M) J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.04
Average Driving Distance: 7.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 663
A3(M) J4
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.74
Average Driving Distance: 7.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 231
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| PO5 1 | Portsmouth Delivery Office |
| PO5 2 | Portsmouth Delivery Office |
| PO5 3 | Portsmouth Delivery Office |
| PO5 4 | Portsmouth Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| P | O | 5 | - | X | X | X |
| P | O | 5 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southsea Castle | Historic Properties | Castle / Fort | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The PO5 postal code covers the settlement of SOUTHSEA.
The postcode area has a boundary with The English Channel.
The PO5 Postcode shares a border with PO4 (SOUTHSEA) and PO1 (PORTSMOUTH).
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