What type of property is 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ?

10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ last change hands?

10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ last sold for £270,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £230,000 in September 2021, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ?

Across 2 sales between September 2021 and October 2024, 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ rose from £230,000 to £270,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ?

10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO2 8RQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ?

10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ 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 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ located?

10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

Is 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ 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 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ?

The closest primary school to 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ is Stamshaw Junior School (260m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mayfield School (1.6km), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ?

The closest bus stop to 10 Somerville Place, PO2 8RQ is Tipner Lane, 61m away. The nearest ferry option is Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal, 1.3km away.

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10 Somerville Place, Portsmouth, PO2 8RQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 10 Somerville Place

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

10 Somerville Place is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 8RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 86% of similar EPCs). Across 2021–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£398/sq ft) was about 129.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £270,000 in October 2024.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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 2)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

C69

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

Nov 2019from Jun 2009

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Somerville Place, Portsmouth, PO2 8RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Somerville Place 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.

Latest sale on 10 Somerville Place was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£270,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£270,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

22 October 2024Most recent
£270,000
+17.4%over 3 years
23 September 2021
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 8RQ: £237,000 (2022–2020).

Nearby sales in PO2 8RQ

On the street

Versus other Somerville Place homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 10 Somerville Place stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,286

Street avg £2,841

Strongly above

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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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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

Tipner Lane — 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 8RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

59.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 8RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

52.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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