Portsmouth · PO3

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Covering Portsmouth, Hilsea, including Baffins, Charles Dickens, Copnor. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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PO3 (Portsmouth) in a nutshell

PO3 covers Portsmouth, Hilsea, in Portsmouth. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PO3

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Portsmouth council area

PO3 is in Portsmouth's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

PO3 stretches across Baffins, Charles Dickens, Copnor and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PO3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Terrace and semi country

Most homes here are terraces or semis. Insulation and heating upgrades are the usual way to nudge a rating up, so have receipts ready.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Portsmouth: 41.6% terraced, 19.2% semi-detached
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • When you let: you need a valid EPC, usually good for 10 years.
  • Minimum E: most private lets need E or better, unless exempt.

More detail on the Portsmouth page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does PO3 cover?

PO3 (Portsmouth, Hilsea) includes the wards of Baffins, Charles Dickens, Copnor, Fratton, Hilsea, Milton (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PO3?

Neighbouring districts include PO2 (Portsmouth), PO4 (Southsea), PO6 (Cosham), PO1 (Portsmouth), PO5 (Southsea) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PO3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PO3?

About 8,051 households and 19,843 residents at the 2011 Census, across 441 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PO3 in?

PO3 sits in Portsmouth (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth North, Portsmouth South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PO3 1
Areas covered
Portsmouth, Hilsea 2
Active postcodes
441 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
8,051 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
19,843 2
Electoral wards
Baffins, Charles Dickens, Copnor, Fratton, Hilsea, Milton 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Portsmouth North, Portsmouth South 4
Local authority
Portsmouth 4
Households privately renting (Portsmouth built-up area)
27.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.