What kind of home is 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

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

When did 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE last change hands?

5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE last sold for £132,000 in December 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

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

What heating system does 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE use?

The latest EPC at 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

5 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 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE in?

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

What is crime like near 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

Police records around 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE show an average of 267 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

The closest primary school to 5 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 transport links are near 5 Dickens Close, PO2 7BE?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Dickens Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7BE

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Dickens Close

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

5 Dickens Close 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 (April 2014) shows a C (score 73). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The latest certificate is from April 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It hasn't traded since December 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 64.4% above the 2007 sale of £132,000.

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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.

5 Dickens Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 30 Apr 2024

Current Certificate

Apr 2014

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 30 April 2024

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Dickens Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7BE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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 at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£132,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 December 2007Most recent
£132,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 7BE: £147,500 (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.

Price per m² for 5 Dickens Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,650

Street avg £1,740

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Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 82 m²

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Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

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Crime

267/mo

Steady 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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