What type of property is 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU?

2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU is a detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU?

2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (269 sq ft). That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO2 8AU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU?

2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU located?

2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU?

Police records around 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU show an average of 15 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (874% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU?

The closest primary school to 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU is New Horizons Primary School (344m), one of 32 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Portsmouth Academy (1.1km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Pitcroft Lane, PO2 8AU is Kingston Crescent, 56m away. The nearest ferry option is Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal, 656m away.

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2 Pitcroft Lane, Portsmouth, PO2 8AU

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

25 m²

269 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Pitcroft Lane

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

2 Pitcroft Lane is a mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 8AU). It has a recorded floor area of 25 m² (around 269 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (July 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 25 m² it sits well below the postcode median (39 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 7)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2012from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2012from Jul 2012

Hot Water

InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2022from Jul 2012

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%50%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2022from Nov 2022

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

50%86%

More low energy lighting installed

May 2023from Nov 2022

EPC improved fromD55toF33

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Instantaneous

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jul 2023from May 2023

EPC improved fromF33toE53

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryFlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Pitcroft Lane, Portsmouth, PO2 8AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Pitcroft Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

32 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.

2 Pitcroft Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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.

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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.

Full Portsmouth report

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

0.1 km

Kingston Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

New Horizons Primary School. 41 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO2 8AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 8AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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