8 Benham Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QW
About 8 Benham Drive
8 Benham Drive is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO3 5QW). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2018) 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 October 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74). Main heating runs on electricity. At 36 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 29–82 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 26 units on file.
Held since July 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (55 m² across 25 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 21.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 35.2% above the 2004 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation upgraded
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
8 Benham Drive has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
8 Benham Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
£142,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 21.8% per year over 5 years.
£104,995
Growth on file: 21.8% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
1 July 2004Most recent
£104,995
+169.2%over 5 years24 June 1999
£39,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO3 5QW: £248,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in PO3 5QW
Versus other Benham Drive homes
On co₂ emissions, 8 Benham Drive runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,917
Street avg £2,974
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 38 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 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
18/mo
Rising 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.
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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