What type of property is 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED?

50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED is a 5-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED last change hands?

50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED last sold for £363,000 in March 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £275,000 in December 2015, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2015 and March 2022, 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED rose from £275,000 to £363,000, a change of £88,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED have?

The current EPC rating for 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in January 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED?

50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED heated?

The latest EPC at 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED?

50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED located?

50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED sits in Southsea. It falls within the PO5 postcode district.

Is 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED in a safe area?

Police records around 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED?

The closest primary school to 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED is Ark Ayrton Primary Academy (184m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Priory School (348m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED?

The closest bus stop to 50 Montgomerie Road, PO5 1ED is Bradford Junction, 86m away. The nearest rail option is Fratton Rail Station, 578m away.

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50 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, PO5 1ED

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 50 Montgomerie Road

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

50 Montgomerie Road is a five-bedroom semi-detached house in Southsea (PO5 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (January 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Across 2015–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 114% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2022 at £363,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2013.

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Valuation

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Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2019

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2010from Jan 2010

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2019from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromC74toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Montgomerie Road, Southsea, PO5 1ED, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2013
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to purposes falling within Class C4 (house in multiple occupation) or Class C3 (dwelling house)
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
13/00231/FUL
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£385,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£363,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2022Most recent
£363,000
+32.0%over 6 years
22 December 2015
£275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1ED: £280,000 (2025–2022).

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On the street

Versus other Montgomerie Road homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 50 Montgomerie Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,330

Street avg £1,845

Strongly above

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Above

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Area

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A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southsea district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

11/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bradford Junction — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Ark Ayrton Primary Academy. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 1ED

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 66 points of interest in total.

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