38 Essex Road, Southsea, PO4 8DG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 700 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £245,326 , which equates to approximately £351 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 May 2015 for £165,000. Since then, the value has increased by £80,326, representing a 48.7% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £245,326 is:

  • 23.6% lower than the average property price on Essex Road
  • 10.1% lower than the average in the PO4 8DG postcode area
  • and 14.1% lower than the average price for Southsea as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 24 June 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
700 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£245,326
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£351
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

38 Essex Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 24 Jun 2025.

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 3 Sep 2014, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 4.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to PO4 8DG

37 th / 48
Price Rank
10% lower than average
42 nd / 42
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
1 st / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% higher than average

Compared to other properties in PO4 8DG , this house's estimated value ranks 37th out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 42 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 42th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£245,326
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+49 %
26 May 2015
£165,000
Leasehold
+21.3 %
7 Nov 2014
£136,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 28 Nov 2007
rooms: 4
size: 797 sq ft
sale price: £137,500
sale date: 18 Oct 2006

Data Sources

The property at 38 Essex Road, Southsea, PO4 8DG appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 26 May 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 24 Jun 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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