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Flat 2, 63 Cottage Grove, Southsea, PO5 1AL

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Flat 2

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

Flat 2 is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1AL). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 64 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor.

It hasn't traded since April 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 37.7% above the 2004 sale price.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
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)
Nov 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from Nov 2011
EPC improved fromD64toC70
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
100%75%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 2, 63 Cottage Grove, Southsea, PO5 1AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

111applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.
Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£130,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 April 2004Most recent

    £130,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in PO5 1AL: £120,000 (2004–2004).

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On the street

Versus other Cottage Grove homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,031

Street avg £1,938

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

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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 Southsea district page.

Crime

11/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Elm Grove — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 31 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO5 1AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO5 1AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 1AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 61 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 2, 63 Cottage Grove, Southsea, PO5 1AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.