55a, Emsworth Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7HJ
About 55a
55a is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 7HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).
On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £233,000 sits 82% above the 2012 sale of £128,000. Last sold in February 2012, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
55a ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 18 January 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
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Planning history
55a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
60 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
55a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.
£233,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 16 years.
£128,000
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
2 February 2012Most recent
£128,000
+4.9%over 8 years24 June 2003
£122,000
+112.2%over 4 years22 April 1999
£57,500
+15.0%over 3 years17 August 1995
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 7HJ: £230,000 (2026–2024).
Nearby sales in PO2 7HJ
Versus other Emsworth Road homes
EPC Rating for 55a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,438
Street avg £2,031
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 85 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.6 t/year
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Crime
267/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
London Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
New Horizons Primary School. 44 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB