257 Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AL is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,539 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 £357,709 , which equates to approximately £232 per square foot. It was last sold on 3 May 2013 for £210,000. Since then, the value has increased by £147,709, representing a 70.3% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £357,709 is:

  • 25.7% higher than the average property price on Francis Avenue
  • 24.1% higher than the average in the PO4 0AL postcode area
  • and 25.3% higher than the average price for Southsea as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (2 out of 3 inspections). 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 16 January 2023, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1539 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£357,709
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£232
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

257 Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 16 Jan 2023.

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 30 Jan 2013. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation to flat, insulated (assumed), changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Flat, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PO4 0AL

1 st / 15
Price Rank
24% higher than average
3 rd / 11
Size Rank
35% bigger than average
9 th / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PO4 0AL , this house's estimated value ranks 1st out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 11 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£357,709
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+70 %
3 May 2013
£210,000
Leasehold
+25.7 %
20 May 2010
£167,000
Leasehold
+16.8 %
5 May 2004
£143,000
Leasehold
+66.3 %
11 Aug 2000
£86,000
Leasehold
+50.9 %
25 Jul 1997
£57,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1615 sq ft
sale price: £240,000
sale date: 1 May 2018
rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2014
rooms: 7
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £365,000
sale date: 14 Feb 2025
rooms: 7
size: 1313 sq ft
sale price: £340,000
sale date: 19 May 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1561 sq ft
sale price: £510,000
sale date: 9 Dec 2022

Data Sources

The property at 257 Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AL appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 3 May 2013. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 16 Jan 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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