56 Essex Road, Southsea, PO4 8DG is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 947 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £222,553 , which equates to approximately £235 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Jul 2024 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £2,553, representing a 1.2% increase, or approximately 0.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £222,553 is:

  • 30.7% lower than the average property price on Essex Road
  • 18.4% lower than the average in the PO4 8DG postcode area
  • and 22.0% lower 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 15 December 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£222,553
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£235
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

56 Essex Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 8DG has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Dec 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 19 Jun 2023. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.5%.

Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to PO4 8DG

2 nd / 48
Price Rank
18% lower than average
7 th / 42
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
6 th / 42
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PO4 8DG , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 48. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 6th 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 7th out of 42 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£222,553
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
1 Jul 2024
£220,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
12 Oct 2006
£165,000
Leasehold
+86.4 %
12 Apr 2000
£88,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £298,000
sale date: 2 Jul 2025
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £270,000
sale date: 23 Jun 2023
rooms: 5
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £228,000
sale date: 23 May 2023
rooms: 5
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 56 Essex Road, Southsea, PO4 8DG appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Jul 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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