What kind of home is 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ sell for?

5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ last sold for £243,500 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £157,000 in August 2014, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

Across 2 sales between August 2014 and August 2024, 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ rose from £157,000 to £243,500, a change of £86,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

5 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.

Which area is 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ in?

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

Is 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 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.

What schools are near 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

The closest primary school to 5 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.

How well connected is 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ is Widley Road, 77m away. The nearest ferry option is Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal, 1.2km away.

Does 5 Hilldowns Avenue, PO2 8QZ have flooding or noise concerns?

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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5 Hilldowns Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8QZ

Extendable

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Hilldowns Avenue

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

5 Hilldowns Avenue is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 8QZ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£246/sq ft) was about 73.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £243,500.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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 2)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromE50toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hilldowns Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£243,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

8 August 2024Most recent
£243,500
+55.1%over 9 years
20 August 2014
£157,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 8QZ: £235,000 (2025–2020).

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.

On price per m², 5 Hilldowns Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,647

Street avg £1,778

Strongly above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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.

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

0.1 km

Stamshaw Junior School. 32 schools nearby.

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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 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

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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