What type of property is 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is a 1-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA last change hands?

23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA last sold for £132,995 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £40,995 in August 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 1997 and April 2015, 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA rose from £40,995 to £132,995, a change of £92,000. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

The current EPC rating for 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is E with a score of 39 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft), around 44 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO3 5TA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

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

Where is 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA located?

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

Is 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA in a safe area?

Police records around 23 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.

Which schools serve 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

The closest primary school to 23 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 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA?

The closest bus stop to 23 Ecton Lane, PO3 5TA is Morrisons, 114m away. The nearest rail option is Hilsea Rail Station, 681m away.

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23 Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TA

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 39

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Ecton Lane

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

23 Ecton Lane is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Portsmouth (PO3 5TA). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows an E (score 39), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (63 m² across 37 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 81% of similar EPCs). Last sold in April 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 48.9% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemElectric

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

E39

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromD68toE39

Heating System

Storage HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Ecton Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5TA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Ecton Lane 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Ecton Lane has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£198,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£132,995

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

6 April 2015Most recent
£132,995
+12.7%over 1 year
16 April 2013
£118,000
+187.8%over 15 years
11 August 1997
£40,995

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

Nearby sales in PO3 5TA

On the street

Versus other Ecton Lane homes

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

EPC Rating for 23 Ecton Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,023

Street avg £3,514

On par

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Copnor Road

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£302k

1 Feltons Place

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Devon Road

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1 Allcot Road

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Portsmouth report

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

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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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