A3 Portsmouth
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO2), about 320 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 30500189.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Portsmouth costs £2,292 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Portsmouth and Southsea, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Buckland Park, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 5 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Portsdown Group Practice, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Portsmouth in 2026-27: Band D £2,292 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,528 | £1,782 | £2,037 | £2,292 | £2,801 | £3,310 | £3,820 | £4,583 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (50% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 23 October 2026 to 24 October 2026: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 28 September 2026: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL, Optional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 5 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO2 8DH | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| PO2 8HB | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Portsmouth and Southsea 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Fratton 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Portsmouth Harbour 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rudmore Roundabout Continental Port | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | The Hard Interchange Portsmouth | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 300 m |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Portsmouth - Victory RP | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 14 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 24.3 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 73.4 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Portsdown Group Practice | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 8 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Fratton Police Station | 310 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Buckland Park 2.0 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 130 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.3 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,230 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, a listed building (Grade I), 720 m (0.4 miles) south. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum | Listed building, Grade I | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Kingston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Horsea Island D-Day Landing Craft Maintenance Site | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Portsmouth Dockyard, the Block Mills and Stores 35 and 36 | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whale Island | Island | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Portsea Island | Island | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Tipner Point | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Basin No 1 | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Stagg Woods | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Portsdown Hill East | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Portsmouth: see them on the Portsmouth page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Flying Bull Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamshaw Infant Academy | Primary | 4–7 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Horizons Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Dickens Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stamshaw Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Portsmouth Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penbridge Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Drake Public House PO2 8DH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Ship And Castle PO2 8DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Deli Spaces Ocean House PO2 8FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| St Johns Court (Sheltered Accommodation) PO2 8NA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Ceanos Café & Shop PO2 8SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Border Force Short-Term Holding Facility PO2 8SP | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| The Sovereigns, Portsmouth - Hungry Horse / Wacky Warehouse PO2 8AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Bento Box PO2 8DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Derby Tavern PO2 8LG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Gladstone Convenience Store PO2 7BL | Retailers - other | 360 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth PO2 7AL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| John Marshall Court PO2 7BW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Flying Bull Academy Nursery & School Clubs PO2 7BJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Caterlink At The Flying Bull Academy PO2 7BJ | School/college/university | 390 m | 4 Good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| CM Sports PO2 7BJ | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Centaur Street (39); On or near Mills Road (37); On or near Simpson Road (17); On or near Stanley Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 28% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 23 October 2026 to 24 October 2026 (lane closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wharf Road · Wharf Road · Rudmore Square · Rudmore Square · Mile End Road · Mills Road · M275 · M275 · Simpson Road · M275 · A3 · Simpson Road
All the streets in PO2 and across Portsmouth.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.