5a, Dickens Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7BE
About 5a
5a is a mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 7BE). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
One historical planning record sits against the property in 2006.
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Energy performance
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Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
1 application on record at 5a, Dickens Close, Portsmouth, PO2 7BE
- Jan 2006ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey
CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO FORM NEW DWELLING HOUSE (AFTER DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE)
- Documents
- 3 docs on file
- Reference
- B*15118/AA
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Sales history & valuation
5a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£216,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 7BE: £147,500 (2021–2007).
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Versus other Dickens Close homes
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 64 (D)
Floor Area
83 m²
Street avg 82 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.4dB