24 Barnes Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5JG
About 24 Barnes Road
24 Barnes Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO1 5JG). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).
Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £248,000 sits 65.3% above the 2014 sale of £150,000. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in October 2014. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. 4 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Summer houseYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
24 Barnes Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
33 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.
£248,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 18 years.
£150,000
Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
2 October 2014Most recent
£150,000
+13.4%over 4 years16 September 2010
£132,250
+55.6%over 8 years22 May 2002
£85,000
+77.3%over 5 years4 December 1996
£47,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO1 5JG: £225,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in PO1 5JG
Versus other Barnes Road homes
Habitable Rooms for 24 Barnes Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,765
Street avg £2,115
Floor Area
85 m²
Street avg 81 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.8 t/year
Street avg 3.2 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
9/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Carnegie Library — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
The Portsmouth Academy. 42 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.0dB







