What kind of home is 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE sell for?

1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE last sold for £150,000 in February 2021, around 5 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft). That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO2 7BE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE 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 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE in?

1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

Is 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE show an average of 15 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (874% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

The closest primary school to 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE is The Flying Bull Academy (213m), one of 36 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Portsmouth Academy (788m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE is Estella Road, 244m away. The nearest ferry option is Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal, 474m away.

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1 Dickens Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7BE

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Dickens Close

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

1 Dickens Close is an end-of-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 7BE). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in September 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 sits 52.7% above the 2021 sale of £150,000. Last sale on file: £150,000 in February 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 2)

Aug 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Sept 2020

EPC improved fromD67toC71

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dickens Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dickens Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2021)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 February 2021Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 7BE: £132,000 (2021–2003).

Nearby sales in PO2 7BE

On the street

Versus other Dickens Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Dickens Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,685

Street avg £1,731

On par

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

Full Portsmouth report

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

0.2 km

Estella Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

The Flying Bull Academy. 45 schools nearby.

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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 7BE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 7BE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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