What type of property is 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE is a mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE last sold for £175,000 in June 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £93,000 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and June 2021, 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE rose from £93,000 to £175,000, a change of £82,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE heated?

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

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

1a, 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.

Where is 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE located?

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

What is crime like near 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

Police records around 1a, 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.

Which schools serve 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

The closest primary school to 1a, 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.

How well connected is 1a, Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

The closest bus stop to 1a, 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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1a, Dickens Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7BE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 7BE). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 2012–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £207,000 is 18.3% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 31.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £175,000 in June 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 3)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2013from May 2013

EPC improved fromC73toD64

Ventilation

NaturalMVHR

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) installed

Jul 2021from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC76

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

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

1a has no planning applications on record.

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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.

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

Current estimate

£207,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£175,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

22 June 2021Most recent
£175,000
+88.2%over 9 years
2 March 2012
£93,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in PO2 7BE: £139,750 (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.

On price per m², 1a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,188

Street avg £1,606

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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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