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178a, Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AE
This 62 square metre property in Southsea carries an energy performance rating of C, which is above the national average. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £105,000 in March 2006, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
1st Floor Flat
Bedrooms
2
Floor Area
62 m²
Council Tax
Band N/A
Property Features
Built 1930–1949
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Nov 2019from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromE45toC74
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualProg + TRVs
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
33%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£153,000
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Transaction history
+59.1%(5y)
£105,000Latest
Mar 2006£66,000
Aug 2001Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
41.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
11 months of data for Southsea
Total Crimes
56
Monthly Avg
5
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual27(48%)
Vehicle Crime6(11%)
Other Theft5(9%)
Public Order5(9%)
Burglary4(7%)
Drugs4(7%)
Criminal Damage & Arson2(4%)
Bicycle Theft1(2%)
Other Crime1(2%)
Weapons1(2%)
Recent Incidents
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Billing Close
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Billing Close
Drugs
Nov 2025On or near Spencer Road
Other Theft
Nov 2025On or near Liss Road
Criminal Damage & Arson
Nov 2025On or near Shanklin Road
Bicycle Theft
Nov 2025On or near Shanklin Road
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
34 within 3kmP
Devonshire Infant School
33m
< 1 min
P
Fernhurst Junior School
100m
1 min
P
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
305m
4 mins
S
Priory School
548m
7 mins
S
Miltoncross Academy
1.1km
14 mins
S
St Edmund's Catholic School
1.3km
16 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmDevonshire Square
Bus Stop79m
1 min
Haslemere Road
Bus Stop227m
3 mins
Talbot Road
Bus Stop246m
3 mins
Francis Avenue
Bus Stop287m
3 mins
Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue
Bus Station377m
5 mins
Fratton Rail Station
Rail514m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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