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Homerose House, Flat 12, Cottage Grove, Southsea, PO5 1DU

7 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 00
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Homerose House

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

Homerose House is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in February 2021 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 37 m² this is the 7th smallest of 49 units on EPC record in Homerose House, where floor areas span 32–64 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 49 units on file. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.

Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £107,000 is 32.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£203/sq ft) was about 52.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: July 2024 at £81,000.

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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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes

Building

  • LiftYes
  • ConciergeYes
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 4)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Feb 2021
EPC improved fromD65toE54
Jul 2023from Apr 2023
EPC improved fromE54toD67
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Aug 2023from Jul 2023
EPC improved fromD67toC73
Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Homerose House, Flat 12, Cottage Grove, Southsea, PO5 1DU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Homerose House 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.

Homerose House has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£107,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£81,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 July 2024Most recent

    £81,000

    +5.2%over 2 years

  2. 20 October 2021

    £77,000

    -14.0%over 2 years

  3. 30 November 2018

    £89,500

    +11.9%over 4 years

  4. 8 May 2014

    £79,995

    +60.0%over 8 months

  5. 26 August 2013

    £50,000

    -28.6%over 4 years

  6. 30 January 2009

    £70,000

    +120.8%over 12 years

  7. 13 June 1996

    £31,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1DU: £61,250 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Cottage Grove homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², Homerose House stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,189

Street avg £1,399

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Below
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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.
Full Southsea report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

11/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Green Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 31 schools nearby.

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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 1DU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO5 1DU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 1DU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low
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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

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