Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
8 Benham Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QW
Estimated value
£137,000
- Since the 2004 sale (£104,995)+30%
- Against PO3 5QW's recent median (£251,000)-45%
Newest record on this page: May 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
End terrace
Floor Ground
Bedroom
1
Floor area
36 m²
388 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£137,000
- Against its 2004 sale (£104,995)+30%
- Against PO3 5QW's recent median (£251,000)-45%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 8 Benham Drive is modelled from its 36 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PO3 5QW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
36 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2018
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2004
Recent sales in PO3 5QW
5 sales, median £251,000 (2026–2025)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: May 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
8 Benham Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1999.
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: £251,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in PO3 5QW
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 8 Benham Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
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About 8 Benham Drive
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
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 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.
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 26 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 £137,000 is 30.5% above the 2004 sale price.
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
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
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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)
Sept 2018
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 19 September 2028
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2018from Oct 2008
Hot Water
PoorAverage
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
SecondaryFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity
Wall insulation upgraded
Low Energy Lighting
25%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 8 Benham Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5QW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
8 Benham Drive has no planning applications on record.
9
But the area is active
9 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Benham Drive homes
Four headline reads against 6 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On co₂ emissions, 8 Benham Drive runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,917
Street avg £2,973
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 38 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.7 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Gatcombe Park Primary SchoolPrimary184m
- Trafalgar SchoolSecondary399m
- UTC PortsmouthSecondary399m
- King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)Primary698m
Nearest stops
- Hilsea ParkBus stop76m
- Green Farm GardensBus stop129m
- Copnor RoadBus stop187m
- Copnor RoadBus stop287m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,033 reports41%
- Shoplifting332 reports13%
- Anti-social Behaviour234 reports9%
- Criminal Damage & Arson197 reports8%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO3 5QW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.4dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 8 Benham Drive is modelled from its 36 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in PO3 5QW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 8 Benham Drive. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 8 Benham Drive was lodged in September 2018 at band D and is valid until September 2028. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 8 Benham Drive. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 18 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 32 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from PO3 5QW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 8 Benham Drive is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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