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261 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ

2 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
8
From EPC
Floor area
168 m²
1808 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 75
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 261 Powerscourt Road

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

261 Powerscourt Road is a mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 7JJ). It has a recorded floor area of 168 m² (around 1808 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in April 2018 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 168 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 18 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It changed hands recently, sold November 2025 for £247,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Across 2019–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £299,000 is 21.1% above the 2025 sale price.

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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)
May 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C75
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from Apr 2018
EPC improved fromD58toC75
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 261 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 261 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ

2decisions1extensions11documents60nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Nov 2025
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Construction of single storey rear extension (flat roofed), extending 6m beyond the rear wall, with a height of 3m to the eaves and maximum height of 3m.

    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    25/00031/GPDC
    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 11 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.

261 Powerscourt Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£299,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£247,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 November 2025Most recent

    £247,000

    +57.3%over 6 years

  2. 21 August 2019

    £157,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 7JJ: £255,000 (2023–2021).

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.

Years Held for 261 Powerscourt Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,470

Street avg £2,695

Below

Floor Area

168 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 261 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 Havant Road

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1 Arnaud Close

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£245k

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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3 bed
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 261 Powerscourt Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7JJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.