Is PO5 3BB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

1074 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PO5 3BB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
369
Anti-social behaviour
158
Public order
114
Shoplifting
100
Other theft
63
Criminal damage & arson
59
Drugs
58
Bicycle theft
40

House prices

£245,954

Average price in Portsmouth (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 0.1% year on year.

Terraced
£269,799
Semi-detached
£341,764
Detached
£506,503
Flat / maisonette
£163,156

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PO5 3BB specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near PO5 3BB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PO5 3BB on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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