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239 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
144 m²
1550 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 239 Powerscourt Road

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

239 Powerscourt Road is a mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 7JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 144 m² (around 1550 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2017–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 47.2% below the 2023 sale of £500,000, running counter to the wider postcode trend, which makes the EPC and condition history especially worth a look. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 126.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 144 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Most recent transfer: February 2023 at £500,000.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Mar 2016
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 239 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 239 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ

2decisions14documents60nearby
Flagged:HMO conversionChange of use
  1. Feb 2017
    HMOFull
    Outcome in report

    Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to purposes falling within Class C4 (house in multiple occupation) or Class C3 (dwellinghouse)

    Documents
    7 docs on file
    Reference
    16/02009/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 60 notable nearby
  • The 14 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2017.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.7% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£500,000

Growth on file: 18.7% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2023Most recent

    £500,000

    +185.7%over 6 years

  2. 17 January 2017

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 7JJ: £247,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Powerscourt Road homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 239 Powerscourt Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,472

Street avg £2,584

Strongly above

Floor Area

144 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 239 Powerscourt Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Arnaud Close

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1 Bedhampton Road

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£244k

1 Dumbarton Close

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1 Dickens Close

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1 Cressy Road

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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

Kensington Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Penbridge Junior School. 45 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7JJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO2 7JJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 7JJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 239 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.