20 Lowcay Road, Southsea, PO5 2QA is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,561 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £643,975 , which equates to approximately £413 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Oct 2018 for £540,000. Since then, the value has increased by £103,975, representing a 19.3% increase, or approximately 2.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £643,975 is:

  • 63.3% higher than the average property price on Lowcay Road
  • 33.3% higher than the average in the PO5 2QA postcode area
  • and 119.9% higher than the average price for Southsea as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 22 January 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1561 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£643,975
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£413
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Lowcay Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 2QA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Jan 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 28 May 2013. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to pitched, 50 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to poor.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from average to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 50 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to PO5 2QA

1 st / 14
Price Rank
33% higher than average
3 rd / 13
Size Rank
19% bigger than average
2 nd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PO5 2QA , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 13 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£643,975
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+19 %
29 Oct 2018
£540,000
Leasehold
+27.1 %
11 Jul 2014
£425,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1572 sq ft
sale price: £620,000
sale date: 7 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1604 sq ft
sale price: £300,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2012
rooms: 5
size: 1668 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2013
rooms: 7
size: 1690 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 4 Nov 2013
rooms: 6
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £322,000
sale date: 19 Apr 2013

Data Sources

The property at 20 Lowcay Road, Southsea, PO5 2QA appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Oct 2018. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Jan 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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