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Mermaid Cottage, Main Road, Fishbourne, Chichester, PO18 8BD
This 77 square metre property in Fishbourne, Chichester, Chichester carries an energy performance rating of F, suggesting potential for energy improvements. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. The property last sold for £286,000 in July 2017, up from £208,500 previously.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
77 m²
Council Tax
Band D
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Garage
Off-street covered parking
Fireplace
Working or decorative fireplace
Dining Room
Separate dining space
Period Features
Original architectural details
Grade Listed
Heritage-protected building
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 May 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
F
F27
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.7 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£350,000
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Transaction history
+37.2%(7y)
£286,000Latest
Jul 2017£208,500
Dec 2010Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
Chichester+0.5%
98.8
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Main Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 8 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,724/£3,923 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 38% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
9 years/7 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 75% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
27 (F)/54 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Lowest among similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
77 m²/88 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 75% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
7.7 t/year/5.6 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than only 13% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than 88% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Fishbourne, Chichester
This property is located in Fishbourne, a village in the Chichester District of West Sussex, within the PO 18 postal district. Residents benefit from a small‑town feel while being close to the historic town of Chichester.
Fishbourne, West Sussex, is a village and civil parish in the Chichester District of England. It lies two miles (3.2 km) west of Chichester and is part of the PO 18 postal district. The village is notable for the Fishbourne Roman Palace, also known as Fishbourne Villa, which is located in the village and is the largest known Roman residence north of the Alps. The palace dates to around 75 AD, approximately thirty years after the Roman conquest of Britain. The presence of this significant archaeological site gives Fishbourne a distinctive historical character within the region.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
48.6dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
40.6dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
8 months of data for Chichester
Total Crimes
12
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Vehicle Crime
Crime by Category
Vehicle Crime4(33%)
Violence & Sexual3(25%)
Burglary2(17%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(8%)
Other Theft1(8%)
Public Order1(8%)
Recent Incidents
Vehicle Crime
Nov 2025On or near Newells Lane
Violence & Sexual
Oct 2025On or near Down Street
Criminal Damage & Arson
Oct 2025On or near Down Street
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near Chapel Lane
Public Order
Aug 2025On or near Down Street
Vehicle Crime
Jun 2025On or near Stane Street
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
8 within 3kmP
Fishbourne CofE Primary School
655m
8 mins
P
Bosham Primary School
1.9km
23 mins
P
Jessie Younghusband Primary School
2.2km
26 mins
S
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
1.6km
20 mins
S
Chichester College Group
2.4km
29 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmBlackboy Lane
Bus Stop23m
< 1 min
Salthill Road
Bus Stop310m
4 mins
Fishbourne - Salthill Road
Bus Station355m
4 mins
Garden Centre
Bus Stop355m
4 mins
Roman Way
Bus Stop449m
5 mins
Fishbourne Rail Station
Rail508m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
38 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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