Farmside Gardens is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO3 5JA is located in the Hilsea electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farmside Gardens, Portsmouth, PO3 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 5LW, PO3 5LN, PO3 5BU, PO3 5JB, PO3 5LG, PO2 9RS, PO3 5LB, PO2 0UT, PO2 0UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO3 5JA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PO3 5JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 52.9% | 42.2% | -10.7% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 37.8% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.7% | 52.2% | -11.5% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 34.2% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 12.6% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 5.8% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 14.8% | -9.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.6% | 18.4% | -3.2% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 38.9% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5% | 1% | -4.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 77% | 79.3% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 9.3% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 76.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmside Gardens was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Hilsea average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farmside Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hilsea and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Farmside Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2021-06-03 | £247,687 |
| 35 Farmside Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-12-04 | £227,155 |
| 27 Farmside Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-12-13 | £217,438 |
| 41 Farmside Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2016-03-24 | £244,999 |
| 31 Farmside Gardens, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2014-04-23 | £232,972 |
PO3 5JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 188 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatcombe Park Primary School St Barbara Way , Hilsea PO2 0UR | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Doyle Avenue , Hilsea PO2 9NE | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Kipling Road , Hilsea PO2 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 264 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 2,065 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Portsmouth Academy St Mary's Road , PO1 5PF | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Portsmouth College Tudor Crescent , Cosham PO6 2SA | - not rated | 964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 5,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Mayfield Road , North End PO2 0RH | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 4,780 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 131 yd | |
| Basecamp | Unit 8D, Skill Centre | 302 yd | |
| Melted | 10 Hilsea Market, London Road | 506 yd | |
| The Pizza House | 11 Hilsea Market, London Road | 506 yd | |
| Casemates Rehearsal Studios | Bastion 4, Scott Road | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach And Horses | London Road, Portsmouth | 311 yd | |
| The Phoenix | 51 Torrington Road, Portsmouth | 779 yd | |
| Broad Oak Sports And Social Club | Airport Service Road, Portsmouth | 803 yd | |
| Green Posts | 371 London Road, Portsmouth | 924 yd | |
| Golden Hind | 384 Copnor Road, Portsmouth | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-G's Corner Ltd | Unit A, Hilsea Industrial Estate | 280 yd | |
| Stoked Pizza | Unit 1, Skill Centre | 302 yd | |
| Dice Pizza | 444 London Road, Portsmouth | 781 yd | |
| Wok Express | 434 London Road, Portsmouth | 788 yd | |
| Giorgio's Pizza | Shop, 440 London Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Norway Road, Portsmouth | 216 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trafalgar School LONDON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 346 yd |
| Utc Portsmouth LONDON ROAD | 351 yd | |
| Rugby Camp RUGBY CAMP RUGBY CAMP NORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Playfootball Portsmouth Copnor Road | artificial grass pitch | 636 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Portsmouth) COPNOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc Training Ground COPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Highbury College Sports Centre TUDOR CRESCENT | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Hilsea Splash Pool (Closed) London Road | swimming pool | 910 yd |
| Hilsea Playing Fields HILSEA CRESCENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Highbury Primary School DOVERCOURT ROAD | grass pitches | 914 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.