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1 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, PO2 7AU

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
56 m²
603 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 1 Cairo Terrace

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

1 Cairo Terrace is a detached house in Portsmouth (PO2 7AU). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 56 m² this is the 23rd smallest of 40 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 45–66 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Jan 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Mar 2011
EPC improved fromC75toD57
Main Fuel
GasLPG

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
Very GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
14%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2026from Nov 2022
EPC improved fromD57toC71
Main Fuel
LPGGas

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
PoorGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls
AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, PO2 7AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Cairo Terrace has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

60 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.

1 Cairo Terrace has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 7AU: £119,995 (2023–2007).

On the street

Versus other Cairo Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 39 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 1 Cairo Terrace runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Cairo Terrace

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

15/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Charles Dickens Birthplace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

The Flying Bull Academy. 45 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO2 7AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO2 7AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 7AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 1 Cairo Terrace, Portsmouth, PO2 7AU. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.