What type of property is 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL?

9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL sell for?

9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL last sold for £183,000 in June 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,995 in February 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1997 and June 2017, 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL rose from £41,995 to £183,000, a change of £141,005. That works out to roughly +7.5% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL?

The current EPC rating for 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL?

9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO2 8PL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL?

9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL located?

9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL?

Police records around 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL 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 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL?

The closest primary school to 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL is Stamshaw Junior School (259m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mayfield School (1.6km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL?

The closest bus stop to 9 Childe Square, PO2 8PL is Widley Road, 89m away. The nearest ferry option is Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal, 1.1km away.

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9 Childe Square, Portsmouth, PO2 8PL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 9 Childe Square

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

9 Childe Square is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 8PL). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 76 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 52 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Last sold in June 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £246,000 is 34.4% above the 2017 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from Mar 2009

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Jan 2017from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD62toC70

Low Energy Lighting

29%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2021from Jan 2017

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Childe Square, Portsmouth, PO2 8PL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Childe Square 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.

9 Childe Square has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.5% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£183,000

Growth on file: 7.5% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

18 June 2017Most recent
£183,000
+179.4%over 16 years
26 April 2001
£65,500
+56.0%over 4 years
21 February 1997
£41,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 8PL: £230,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PO2 8PL

On the street

Versus other Childe Square homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 9 Childe Square runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,408

Street avg £2,263

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Widley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Stamshaw Junior School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 8PL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.0dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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