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197 Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AH
This 93 square metre property in Southsea carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as a private rental. The property last sold for £277,500 in June 2021, representing a significant increase from its previous sale.
Property Type
Mid-Terrace House
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
93 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1900–1929
En-suite Bathroom
Private bathroom attached to bedroom
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Tenure
Rented
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Aug 2019from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromE48toD68
Hot Water
AverageGood
Hot water efficiency improved
Walls
Very PoorPoor
Wall insulation improved
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%71%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£312,000
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Transaction history
+58.6%(12y)
£277,500Latest
Jun 2021£175,000
Sept 2009£75,000
Jun 1999£53,000
Dec 1996Source: HM Land Registry
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Jan 2024
£195,000
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Jul 2022
£250,000
195b Francis Avenue Southsea PO4 0AH
Aug 2015
£185,000
195a Francis Avenue Southsea PO4 0AH
May 2015
£160,000
187 Francis Avenue Southsea PO4 0AH
Mar 2012
£154,000
203 Francis Avenue Southsea PO4 0AH
Feb 2007
£150,000
1 / 2
House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Francis Avenue
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 10 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£2,984/£1,768 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than 89% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
5 years/18 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than only 11% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
68 (D)/68 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
93 m²/88 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Around average
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.2 t/year/3.2 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
42.0dB
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
35 within 3kmP
Devonshire Infant School
33m
< 1 min
P
Fernhurst Junior School
86m
1 min
P
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
296m
4 mins
S
Priory School
518m
6 mins
S
Miltoncross Academy
1.1km
14 mins
S
St Edmund's Catholic School
1.3km
15 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmDevonshire Square
Bus Stop112m
1 min
Talbot Road
Bus Stop224m
3 mins
Haslemere Road
Bus Stop256m
3 mins
Francis Avenue
Bus Stop264m
3 mins
Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue
Bus Station345m
4 mins
Fratton Rail Station
Rail482m
6 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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65 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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