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279 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE

2 planning records

Estimated value

£127,000

  • Since the 2018 sale (£8,000)+1488%
  • Against PO2 9HE's recent median (£135,000)-6%

Newest record on this page: March 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£127,000

  • Against its 2018 sale (£8,000)+1488%
  • Against PO2 9HE's recent median (£135,000)-6%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 279 London Road is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PO2 9HE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    41 m² from the EPC lodged in August 2024

  • Sales of this home

    1 sale recorded, the latest in 2018

  • Recent sales in PO2 9HE

    5 sales, median £135,000 (2025–2023)

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DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: March 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 2 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 279 London Road was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 March 2018Most recent

    £8,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO2 9HE: £135,000 (2025–2023).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 279 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

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Overview

About 279 London Road

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

279 London Road is a semi-detached house in Portsmouth (PO2 9HE). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 41 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–111 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2024) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 10 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 sits 1487.5% above the 2018 sale of £8,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£18/sq ft) was about 88.9% below the postcode norm. At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 20 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). 8 years since the last transfer (March 2018). 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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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 10)
Aug 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 August 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2008from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromC80toD68
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jan 2011from Dec 2008
EPC improved fromD68toE51
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%20%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2011from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromE51toD63
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
20%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2011from Jul 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
60%40%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2012from Nov 2011
Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Sept 2021from Jun 2012
Low Energy Lighting
25%60%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2022from Sept 2021
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
60%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2024from Jun 2022
EPC improved fromD67toC78
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 279 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

2 applications on record at 279 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE

2decisions1extensions6documents53nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. May 2003
    DemolitionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Rear of property

    CONVERSION TO FORM FOUR FLATS INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR (AFTER DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY), EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS, ASSOCIATED PARKING & BIN STORES

    Extension
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    A*26326/AA
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. RenovationDecision

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On the street

Versus other London Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 279 London Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£195

Street avg £2,186

Strongly below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
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

Ophir Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant). 34 schools nearby.

Nearest schools

  • King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)Primary472m
  • Mayfield SchoolAll-through519m
  • Mayfield SchoolAll-through519m
  • King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)Primary544m

Nearest stops

  • Ophir RoadBus stop133m
  • Mayfield RoadBus stop298m
  • Merrivale RoadBus stop371m
  • Gladys AvenueBus stop402m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences2,152 reports45%
  • Shoplifting588 reports12%
  • Anti-social Behaviour443 reports9%
  • Public Order337 reports7%

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO2 9HE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 build

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£152k

1 Fern Bank Apartments, Gladys Avenue

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Flat
£153k

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£155k

1 Howard Road

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£157k

1 Jervis House, Iachino Avenue

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£162k

1 Bucklers Court

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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for 279 London Road is modelled from its 41 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in PO2 9HE. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 279 London Road. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 279 London Road was lodged in August 2024 at band C and is valid until August 2034. 10 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 279 London Road. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 34 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PO2 9HE, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
279 London Road is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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