Bolde Close Portsmouth
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (PO3), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30500427.
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; Band D in Portsmouth costs £2,292 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hilsea, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, College Park, is about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 2 to 3 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kirklands Surgery, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2019 | 3 PO3 5RD | Other | £1,200,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (94% of about 620 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO3 5RD | zone 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PO3 5PA | zone 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 2 m and 3 m above sea level (2 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO3 5RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hilsea 360,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cosham 896,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Fratton 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nevil Shute Road Anchorage Park | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car Park - Portsmouth - Cml. Centre | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 25.5 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 70.9 km (44 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kirklands Surgery | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apex Pharmacy | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Coast Dental Health And Beauty Limited | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Mary's Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Eastern Hampshire Police Investigation Centre | 160 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Portsmouth Copnor Road 331, Portsmouth Cashzone | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | College Park 2.0 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,380 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Longmeadow Allotments 4.5 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Pickett Hamilton fort, Hilsea, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pickett Hamilton fort, Hilsea | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Hilsea Lines | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Kingston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxes Forest | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Great Salterns Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Stagg Woods | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Portsea Island | Island | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Mallard Sands | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Portsdown Hill East | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 6 |
2 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Lord Nelson School | Secondary | 11–16 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mayfield School | All-through | 4–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gatcombe Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Copnor Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Trafalgar School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| UTC Portsmouth | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| City of Portsmouth College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) | Primary | 4–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westover Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria's PO3 5QT | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| ESS PO3 5GE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Sweet-Creation PO3 5QT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2018 |
| The Range / Café 89 / Iceland PO3 5RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Greggs Portsmouth, Quatremaine Rd PO3 5QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Padel Quarter PO3 5RQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hampshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 88% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Highgrove Industrial Park · Alchorne Place · Portfield Road · Quartremaine Road · Neville Shute Road · Airport Service Road · Williams Road · Marazan Road · Mitchell Way · Sharps Close · Fairway Business Centre · Anchorage Road
All the streets in PO3 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.