What type of property is Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE?

Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE sell for?

Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE last sold for £135,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE?

Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO2 9HE. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE?

Flat 1, 287 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 Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE located?

Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO2 postcode district.

What is crime like near Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE?

Police records around Flat 1, 287 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 Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE?

The closest primary school to Flat 1, 287 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.

What is the nearest station to Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE?

The closest bus stop to Flat 1, 287 London Road, PO2 9HE is Ophir Road, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Flat 1, 287 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Portsmouth (PO2 9HE). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. At 69 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (66 versus a worst of 51). The latest certificate (February 2016) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since August 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from February 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

On the market in July 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 32.6% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold
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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Feb 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2016

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Aug 2009

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 287 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 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.

Flat 1 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 July 2016Most recent
£135,000

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

Nearby sales in PO2 9HE

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.

Price per m²

£1,957

Street avg £2,384

On par

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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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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

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FAQ

Common questions

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