What kind of home is 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF?

179b, West Street, PO16 0EF is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF last change hands?

179b, West Street, PO16 0EF last sold for £115,000 in March 2000, around 26 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF have?

The current EPC rating for 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in May 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF?

179b, West Street, PO16 0EF has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 73 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO16 0EF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF use?

The latest EPC at 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF?

179b, West Street, PO16 0EF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF in?

179b, West Street, PO16 0EF sits in Fareham. It falls within the PO16 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF in a safe area?

Police records around 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 52% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF?

The closest primary school to 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF is Harrison Primary School (562m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is South Hampshire College Group (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF?

The closest bus stop to 179b, West Street, PO16 0EF is Trinity Street, 10m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 366m away.

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179b, West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 179b

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

179b is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Fareham (PO16 0EF). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 73 m² this is the 20th smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom.

It hasn't traded since March 2000, a hold of 26 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £184,000 sits 60% above the 2000 sale of £115,000. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 85% of similar EPCs). 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
StudyYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

May 2019

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE48toD58

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 179b, West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

179b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Current estimate

£184,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2000)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 March 2000Most recent
£115,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in PO16 0EF: £120,000 (2013–2000).

Nearby sales in PO16 0EF

On the street

Versus other West Street homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 179b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

59 (D)

Street avg 78 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Fareham report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

5/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Trinity Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Harrison Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO16 0EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO16 0EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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