What type of property is 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR?

8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR last change hands?

8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR last sold for £131,000 in December 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £92,000 in July 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between July 2002 and December 2015, 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR rose from £92,000 to £131,000, a change of £39,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR?

The current EPC rating for 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in June 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR?

8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 78 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO1 5PR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR?

8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR 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.

Where is 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR located?

8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR?

Police records around 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR 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 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR?

The closest primary school to 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR is Penbridge Infant School & Nursery (455m), one of 35 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Portsmouth Academy (505m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR?

The closest bus stop to 8 Clarkes Road, PO1 5PR is Kingston Cemetery, 201m away. The nearest rail option is Fratton Rail Station, 618m away.

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8 Clarkes Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PR

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 Clarkes Road

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

8 Clarkes Road is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO1 5PR). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a loft.

Across 2002–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 65.6% above the 2015 sale of £131,000. Last sold in December 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
StudyYes
LoftYes

Building

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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2026

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromE48toD64

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Clarkes Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5PR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Clarkes 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Clarkes Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£131,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

2 December 2015Most recent
£131,000
+17.0%over 12 years
16 October 2003
£112,000
+21.7%over 1 year
31 July 2002
£92,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO1 5PR: £218,820 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in PO1 5PR

On the street

Versus other Clarkes Road homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Clarkes Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,679

Street avg £2,214

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Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 68 m²

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Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Burleigh Mews, Burleigh Road

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2 bed

£185k

1 Byerley Road

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2 bed

£225k

1 Beecham Road

PO1 5LY

3 bed

£260k

1 Burleigh Road

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£273k

1 Clive Road

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3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Portsmouth report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

501/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Kingston Cemetery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Penbridge Infant School & Nursery. 42 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO1 5PR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

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60 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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