What kind of home is Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD is a 1-bedroom detached house.

When did Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD last change hands?

Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD last sold for £149,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £154,995 in June 2007, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

Across 2 sales between June 2007 and March 2016, Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD fell from £154,995 to £149,000, a change of £5,995. That works out to roughly -0.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

The current EPC rating for Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO15 5BD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD use?

The latest EPC at Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD 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 Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD in?

Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD sits in Fareham. It falls within the PO15 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

Police records around Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Criminal damage arson makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

The closest primary school to Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD is Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School (1.1km), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Henry Cort Community College (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD?

The closest bus stop to Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, PO15 5BD is Gardenia Drive, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, Fareham, PO15 5BD

Extendable

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Sarum House

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

Sarum House is a one-bedroom detached house in Fareham (PO15 5BD). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band B. At 40 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Sarum House (40–68 m²). The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Last changed hands 10 years ago, in March 2016. At 40 m² it's 29.8% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 9 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £173,000 is 16.1% above the 2016 sale price.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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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.

Sarum House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC77

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sarum House, Flat 2, Park Cottage Drive, Fareham, PO15 5BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sarum House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

Current estimate

£173,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£149,000

Growth on file: -0.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

24 March 2016Most recent
£149,000
-3.9%over 8 years
28 June 2007
£154,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO15 5BD: £179,000 (2021–2015).

Nearby sales in PO15 5BD

On the street

Versus other Park Cottage Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for Sarum House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,725

Street avg £3,136

Strongly above

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 1.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gardenia Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO15 5BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO15 5BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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