What kind of home is 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU?

20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU last change hands?

20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU last sold for £117,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £38,000 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between August 1996 and November 2012, 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU rose from £38,000 to £117,000, a change of £79,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU?

20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU use?

The latest EPC at 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU?

20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU in?

20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU?

Police records around 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU?

The closest primary school to 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU is Manor Infant and Nursery School (410m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Portsmouth Academy (218m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU?

The closest bus stop to 20 Cranleigh Avenue, PO1 5LU is Shearer Road, 90m away. The nearest rail option is Fratton Rail Station, 853m away.

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20 Cranleigh Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 5LU

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Cranleigh Avenue

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

20 Cranleigh Avenue is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO1 5LU). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 sits 74.4% above the 2012 sale of £117,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in November 2012. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Nov 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Cranleigh Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 5LU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Cranleigh Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 5LU

1decisions5documents33nearby

Sept 2013
Change Of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from dwelling house (Class C3) to purposes falling within Class C4 (house in multiple occupation) or Class C3 (dwelling house)
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
13/00737/FUL
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1996.

Current estimate

£204,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£117,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

16 November 2012Most recent
£117,000
+11.4%over 8 years
16 January 2004
£105,000
+176.3%over 7 years
8 August 1996
£38,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO1 5LU: £196,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in PO1 5LU

On the street

Versus other Cranleigh Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

20 Cranleigh Avenue is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,696

Street avg £2,337

Strongly below

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Shearer Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Portsmouth Academy. 45 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO1 5LU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO1 5LU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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