15 Benham Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QW
About 15 Benham Drive
15 Benham Drive is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO3 5QW). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 39 m² this is the 5th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 27 units on file.
On the market in August 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. At 39 m² it's 29.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 26 EPCs). Across 1996–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 42.5% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
15 Benham Drive's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
15 Benham Drive has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
15 Benham Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£151,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 18 years.
£106,000
Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
29 August 2013Most recent
£106,000
+12.8%over 8 years8 November 2004
£94,000
+189.2%over 8 years14 February 1996
£32,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO3 5QW: £251,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in PO3 5QW
Versus other Benham Drive homes
15 Benham Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,718
Street avg £3,007
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 37 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.6 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
141/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Hilsea Park — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Gatcombe Park Primary School. 32 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB







