78 Ernest Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RF is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £246,801 , which equates to approximately £229 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jan 2012 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £106,801, representing a 76.3% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £246,801 is:

  • 11.2% higher than the average property price on Ernest Road
  • 7.6% higher than the average in the PO1 5RF postcode area
  • and 14.8% lower than the average price for Portsmouth 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 22 October 2025, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£246,801
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£229
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Ernest Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 22 Oct 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 15 Sep 2014. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 11.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Compared to PO1 5RF

12 th / 31
Price Rank
8% higher than average
6 th / 27
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
16 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
7% lower than average

Compared to other properties in PO1 5RF , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 27 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£246,801
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+76 %
10 Jan 2012
£140,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £248,500
sale date: 17 Oct 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1098 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 29 Nov 2024
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £230,000
sale date: 10 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 1066 sq ft
sale price: £195,000
sale date: 13 Mar 2020
rooms: 5
size: 959 sq ft
sale price: £163,500
sale date: 4 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 78 Ernest Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5RF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Jan 2012. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 22 Oct 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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