What type of property is 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF?

3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF is a 1-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF?

3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF last sold for £162,500 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £121,950 in February 2010. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 2010 and March 2025, 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF rose from £121,950 to £162,500, a change of £40,550. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in February 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF?

3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (538 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF?

3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF 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 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF located?

3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF?

Police records around 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF show an average of 267 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF?

The closest primary school to 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF is King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) (377m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Trafalgar School (515m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF?

The closest bus stop to 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, PO2 9AF is Oakwood Road, 210m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Zara House, Matapan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AF

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

50 m²

538 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Zara House

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

3 Zara House is a one-bedroom detached house in Portsmouth (PO2 9AF). It has a recorded floor area of 50 m² (around 538 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 50 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 49–51 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (78 versus a best of 81). Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £162,500 — fresh data. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 17.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
OutbuildingsYes

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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.

3 Zara House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Feb 2009

EPC improved fromB85toC78

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Zara House, Matapan Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Zara House has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£162,500

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

5 March 2025Most recent
£162,500
+20.4%over 9 years
18 June 2015
£135,000
+10.7%over 5 years
26 February 2010
£121,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 9AF: £157,500 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Matapan Road homes

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

3 Zara House outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,250

Street avg £2,673

Strongly above

Floor Area

50 m²

Street avg 47 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

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Crime

267/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Oakwood Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior). 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO2 9AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 9AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

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Common questions

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