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179b, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AE

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
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Overview

About 179b

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

179b is a mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO2 9AE). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 73 m² this is the 22nd smallest of 28 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–111 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 28 units on file.

At 73 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 27 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £123,420.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
—

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from May 2010
EPC improved fromD63toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 179b, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

179b has no planning applications on record.

53

But the area is active

53 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£133,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£123,420

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 May 2024Most recent

    £123,420

    +50.5%over 18 years

  2. 28 July 2005

    £82,000

    +137.7%over 6 years

  3. 26 November 1998

    £34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 9AE: £100,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 179b stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,691

Street avg £1,857

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Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 58 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 179b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£141k

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PO2 9AG

1 bed1 bath
£142k

1 Astrid Court, 338 London Road

PO2 9JY

£149k

1 Fiume House, Matapan Road

PO2 9AF

1 bed
£152k

1 Fern Bank Apartments, Gladys Avenue

PO2 9BF

Flat
£153k

1 Ascari House, Matapan Road

PO2 9AF

£155k

1 Howard Road

PO2 9PR

£157k

1 Jervis House, Iachino Avenue

PO2 9AG

£162k

1 Bucklers Court

PO2 9AW

1 bed1 bath
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

Crime

267/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

North End Junction — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 9AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO2 9AE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 9AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 179b, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.