What type of property is 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP?

15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP last change hands?

15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP last sold for £221,000 in November 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £224,000 in June 2008, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2008 and November 2012, 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP fell from £224,000 to £221,000, a change of £3,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP?

15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO3 5TP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP?

15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP is in council tax band D.

Where is 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP located?

15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO3 postcode district.

Is 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP 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 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP?

The closest primary school to 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP is Highbury Primary School (1.4km), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City of Portsmouth College (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP?

The closest bus stop to 15 Althorpe Drive, PO3 5TP is Morrisons, 175m away. The nearest rail option is Hilsea Rail Station, 716m away.

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15 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5TP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Althorpe Drive

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

15 Althorpe Drive is a three-bedroom detached house in Portsmouth (PO3 5TP). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2012) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Today's modelled estimate of £345,000 sits 56.1% above the 2012 sale of £221,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 22.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in November 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Jul 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Althorpe Drive, Portsmouth, PO3 5TP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Althorpe 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

15 Althorpe Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£345,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.3% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£221,000

Growth on file: -0.3% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2012Most recent
£221,000
-1.3%over 4 years
5 June 2008
£224,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO3 5TP: £360,000 (2024–2009).

Nearby sales in PO3 5TP

On the street

Versus other Althorpe Drive homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 15 Althorpe Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,540

Street avg £2,932

Below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

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.

Full Portsmouth report

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Crime

18/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Morrisons — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

City of Portsmouth College. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.8dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO3 5TP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.7dB

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FAQ

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