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59 Watts Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4PS

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 04
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 59 Watts Road

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

59 Watts Road is a mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO1 4PS). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 52 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (52–91 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 39 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2004–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 is 10.7% below the 2020 sale of £121,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£216/sq ft) was about 46% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 38 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Sold May 2020 for £121,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

59 Watts Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2014from Jan 2012
EPC improved fromC71toD68
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Jan 2026from Feb 2014
EPC improved fromD68toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59 Watts Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4PS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59 Watts Road has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

59 Watts Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2004.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£121,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 May 2020Most recent

    £121,000

    +51.2%over 4 years
  2. 30 July 2015

    £80,000

    +80.7%over 11 years
  3. 18 April 2004

    £44,280

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO1 4PS: £102,000 (2021–2008).

On the street

Versus other Watts Road homes

Four headline reads against 38 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 59 Watts Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,327

Street avg £1,734

Strongly above

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 59 Watts Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Portsmouth district page.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Clarendon Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Ark Dickens Primary Academy. 45 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO1 4PS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO1 4PS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO1 4PS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 59 Watts Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4PS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.