Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Amberley Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0TG
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
81 m²
872 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
About 1a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 0TG). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2013. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.
Across 1999–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 sits 72.7% above the 2013 sale of £146,500. At 81 m² it sits well below the postcode median (117 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in April 2013.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- GarageYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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)
Feb 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 February 2033
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Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1a, Amberley Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0TG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
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Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£253,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 14 years.
Last sold (2013)
£146,500
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 14 years.
Sales timeline
11 April 2013Most recent
£146,500
+100.7%over 14 years22 January 1999
£73,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 0TG: £335,500 (2025–2022).
Nearby sales in PO2 0TG
Versus other Amberley Road homes
Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 1a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,809
Street avg £2,222
Floor Area
81 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.6 t/year
Street avg 5.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Portsmouth district page.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
267/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Merrivale Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant). 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO2 0TG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.2dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Common questions
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