What type of property is 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE?

285b, London Road, PO2 9HE is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE sell for?

285b, London Road, PO2 9HE last sold for £80,500 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £51,000 in May 2000, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2000 and June 2013, 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE rose from £51,000 to £80,500, a change of £29,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE?

The current EPC rating for 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE?

285b, London Road, PO2 9HE has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO2 9HE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE heated?

The latest EPC at 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE?

285b, London Road, PO2 9HE is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE located?

285b, London Road, PO2 9HE sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

Is 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE in a safe area?

Police records around 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE 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 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE?

The closest primary school to 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE is King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) (472m), one of 26 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mayfield School (519m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE?

The closest bus stop to 285b, London Road, PO2 9HE is Ophir Road, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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285b, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 285b

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

285b is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Portsmouth (PO2 9HE). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 5 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Across 2000–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 100% above the 2013 sale of £80,500. Last sold in June 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. At 47 m² it's 28.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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
CloakroomYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD55toF23

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%80%

More low energy lighting installed

Jun 2011from Mar 2011

EPC improved fromF23toD59

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2011from Jun 2011

Low Energy Lighting

100%33%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Feb 2023from Oct 2011

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof

Very PoorGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 285b, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

285b has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

56 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.

285b's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£80,500

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2013Most recent
£80,500
+57.8%over 13 years
29 May 2000
£51,000

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

Nearby sales in PO2 9HE

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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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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

Ophir Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant). 34 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 9HE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

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

FAQ

Common questions

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