What kind of home is 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA last change hands?

20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA last sold for £260,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 7 sales on record going back to £42,995 in November 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA appreciated in value?

Across 7 sales between November 1995 and November 2024, 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA rose from £42,995 to £260,000, a change of £217,005. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

The current EPC rating for 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO3 5TA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA use?

The latest EPC at 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA in?

20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

Police records around 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA show an average of 18 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 37% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (168% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

The closest primary school to 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is Gatcombe Park Primary School (1.4km), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Admiral Lord Nelson School (975m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

The closest bus stop to 20 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is Morrisons, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Hilsea Rail Station, 681m away.

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20 Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TA

7 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Ecton Lane

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

20 Ecton Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO3 5TA). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£474/sq ft) was about 88% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 m² it's 19% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (63 m² median across 37 EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2024 at £260,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2003.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2024from May 2013

EPC improved fromD67toC72

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 20 Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TA

1decisions1extensions10nearby

Aug 2003
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-STOREY REAR EXTENSION
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Price for 20 Ecton Lane has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£261,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2024Most recent
£260,000
+14.5%over 3 years
12 April 2021
£227,000
+9.7%over 3 years
22 March 2018
£207,000
+34.4%over 4 years
21 August 2013
£154,000
+4.4%over 6 years
22 November 2006
£147,500
+69.5%over 4 years
17 June 2002
£87,000
+102.3%over 6 years
3 November 1995
£42,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO3 5TA: £252,000 (2025–2024).

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Versus other Ecton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 20 Ecton Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£5,098

Street avg £3,449

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

18/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Morrisons — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Admiral Lord Nelson School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO3 5TA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO3 5TA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low

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