Painter Close is in Portsmouth and in Portsmouth district. PO3 5RS is located in the Copnor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Portsmouth North. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Painter Close, Portsmouth, PO3 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO3 5TA, PO3 5TZ, PO3 5TY, PO3 5SA, PO3 5TN, PO3 5YB, PO3 5TB, PO3 5TT, PO3 5TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PO3 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 33.3% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 40.9% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15% | 13.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 43.1% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 43% | 36.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.8% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 23.7% | 20.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 21.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 25.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 90.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 90.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Painter Close was 368.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 260.5% higher than the Baffins average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Painter Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Baffins and the 46th highest crime rate of 588 local areas in Portsmouth .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentagon Ltd Painter Close, Portsmouth, Portsmouth Other, an established residential building | £11,820,000 | 2018-12-21 | £13,012,970 |
The percentage of retired residents living in PO3 5RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Primary School Dovercourt Road , Cosham PO6 2RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copnor Primary School Copnor Road , PO3 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Infant) Crofton Road , PO2 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy College Park (Junior) Crofton Road , North End PO2 0NT | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Dundas Lane , PO3 5XT | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Portsmouth London Road , Hilsea PO2 9DU | - not rated | 1,539 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trafalgar School London Road , Hilsea PO2 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Central Road , Drayton PO6 1QY | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Miltoncross Academy Milton Road , Milton PO3 6RB | 3out of 4 | 3,129 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 | 1,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Portsmouth College Tangier Road , PO3 6PZ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 4,940 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 | 1,525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffdale Primary Academy Battenburg Avenue , North End PO2 0SN | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Park Academy Wembley Grove , Cosham PO6 2RY | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Harbour School Tipner Lane , Tipner PO2 8RA | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Academy Merefield House , Nutfield Place PO1 4JZ | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Rose Academy Gisors Road , Southsea PO4 8GT | 4out of 4 | 4,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendy Car And Van Store | Painter Close, Portsmouth | 2 yd | |
| Karen's Kitchen | Portsmouth Aviation Ltd, Airport Service Road | 201 yd | |
| Compass Rose Restaurant And Bar | Compass Rose, Sywell Crescent | 272 yd | |
| OPCC And HIWFRS - Portsmouth | Police Investigation Centre, Merlin Park | 368 yd | |
| Hepworth's Cafe | Enterprise Centre, Quartremaine Road | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Oak Sports And Social Club | Airport Service Road, Portsmouth | 682 yd | |
| Tudor Sailing Club | Eastern Road, Portsmouth | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Fish And Chips | Anchorage Road, Portsmouth | 272 yd | |
| Greggs | The Lodge, Ameiva Point | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Portsmouth - Commercial Centre | Morrisons, Anchorage Road | 350 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Park Sywell Crescent | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Portsmouth Watersports Expressions Gym (Closed) Eastern Road | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Langstone Harbour Eastern Road | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Admiral Lord Nelson School Sports Centre DUNDAS LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| Rugby Camp RUGBY CAMP RUGBY CAMP NORWAY ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Roko Health Club (Portsmouth) COPNOR ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 940 yd |
| Playfootball Portsmouth Copnor Road | artificial grass pitch | 942 yd |
| Portsmouth Fc Training Ground COPNOR ROAD | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.