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8 Stapleton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BH

Solar panels3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 8 Stapleton Road

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

8 Stapleton Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO3 5BH). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2020) 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, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Across 2010–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 sits 54.6% above the 2014 sale of £136,500. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 12 years ago, in January 2014.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Stapleton Road

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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)
Jun 2020

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2020from May 2010
EPC improved fromD68toC69
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%70%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Stapleton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Stapleton Road has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 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.

8 Stapleton Road saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.7% per year over 4 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£136,500

Growth on file: 11.7% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 24 January 2014Most recent

    £136,500

    +1.1%over 3 years
  2. 24 October 2010

    £135,000

    +54.7%over 9 months
  3. 8 January 2010

    £87,250

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO3 5BH: £207,500 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Stapleton Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Stapleton Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,845

Street avg £2,278

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 76 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Stapleton Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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
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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

18/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Chichester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Copnor Primary School. 44 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 PO3 5BH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO3 5BH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO3 5BH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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 8 Stapleton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.