Portsmouth · PO5

EPC in PO5 (Southsea)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Southsea, including Central Southsea, Charles Dickens, Eastney and Craneswater. Find accredited domestic energy assessors nearby.

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PO5 (Southsea) in a nutshell

PO5 covers Southsea, in Portsmouth. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for PO5

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Portsmouth council area

PO5 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

PO5 stretches across Central Southsea, Charles Dickens, Eastney and Craneswater and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'PO5', 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 PO5 cover?

PO5 (Southsea) includes the wards of Central Southsea, Charles Dickens, Eastney and Craneswater, St Jude, St Thomas (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to PO5?

Neighbouring districts include PO1 (Portsmouth), PO4 (Southsea), PO2 (Portsmouth), PO3 (Portsmouth), PO12 (Gosport) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering PO5 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in PO5?

About 13,398 households and 30,299 residents at the 2011 Census, across 661 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is PO5 in?

PO5 sits in Portsmouth (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Portsmouth South.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
PO5 1
Areas covered
Southsea 2
Active postcodes
661 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,398 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
30,299 2
Electoral wards
Central Southsea, Charles Dickens, Eastney and Craneswater, St Jude, St Thomas 4
Parliamentary constituencies
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.