What type of property is 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR last sold for £625,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £575,000 in March 2021, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

Across 2 sales between March 2021 and December 2024, 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR rose from £575,000 to £625,000, a change of £50,000. That works out to roughly +2.3% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 60 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO1 2JR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR is in council tax band C.

Where is 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR located?

2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO1 postcode district.

Is 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR show an average of 501 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (14% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

The closest primary school to 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR is St Jude's CofE Primary School (633m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ark Charter Academy (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, PO1 2JR is Broad Street, 91m away. The nearest ferry option is Portsmouth Millenium Pontoon, 145m away.

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2 Capstan House, Tower Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2JR

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Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

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Overview

About 2 Capstan House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Capstan House is a two-bedroom detached house in Portsmouth (PO1 2JR). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.

Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £558,000 is 10.7% below the 2024 sale of £625,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£484/sq ft) was about 19.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 88% of similar EPCs). 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Most recent transfer: December 2024 at £625,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes
Notable viewsYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 March 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Nov 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

5 applications on record at 2 Capstan House, Tower Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2JR

5decisions3extensions55documents

Flagged:Subdivision

Jan 2005
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
CONSTRUCTION OF MANSARD ROOF (AFTER REMOVAL OF EXISTING 3RD FLOOR EXTENSION AND CHIMNEY) INCLUDING BALCONY TO SOUTH AND WEST ELEVATIONS
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
B*16823/AC
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RenovationJun 2025Decision
ExtensionAug 2022Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Capstan House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£558,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£625,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

13 December 2024Most recent
£625,000
+8.7%over 3 years
25 March 2021
£575,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO1 2JR: £608,000 (2020–2010).

Nearby sales in PO1 2JR

On the street

Versus other Tower Street homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Capstan House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 59 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 114 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

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Area

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

501/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Broad Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

St Jude's CofE Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO1 2JR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO1 2JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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