What type of property is 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ is a semi-detached house.

When did 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ last change hands?

20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ last sold for £171,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £112,500 in October 2002, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 2002 and April 2014, 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ rose from £112,500 to £171,000, a change of £58,500. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

The current EPC rating for 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in April 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (979 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ 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 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ located?

20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

What is crime like near 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

Police records around 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ 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 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ is Stamshaw Junior School (135m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mayfield School (1.5km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ is Widley Road, 77m away. The nearest ferry option is Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal, 1.2km away.

Are there any environmental risks at 20 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.02 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 52.09 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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20 Hilldowns Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8QZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

979 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Hilldowns Avenue

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

20 Hilldowns Avenue is a semi-detached house in Portsmouth (PO2 8QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 979 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2010) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The latest certificate is from April 2010, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 39.2% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 15.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years.

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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.

20 Hilldowns Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 29 Apr 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Hilldowns Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Hilldowns Avenue 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.

20 Hilldowns Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£171,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

3 April 2014Most recent
£171,000
+52.0%over 11 years
3 October 2002
£112,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 8QZ: £235,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PO2 8QZ

On the street

Versus other Hilldowns Avenue homes

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

20 Hilldowns Avenue outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,880

Street avg £1,826

On par

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

0.1 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 8QZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 8QZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.1dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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