22 Playfair Road, Southsea, PO5 1EQ
About 22 Playfair Road
22 Playfair Road is a mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 4 certificates since November 2009. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. At 51 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 31 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 51–200 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 31 units on file.
Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £202,000 is 36.1% below the 2017 sale of £316,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£576/sq ft) was about 842.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (111 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2017.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Planning history
- Jun 2017Change Of UseFullIn report
Change of use from house in multiple occupation (Class C4) to purposes falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouse) or Class C4 (house in multiple occupation)
- Agent
- FAO Mr Chris Broyd
- Documents
- 5 docs on file
- Reference
- 17/00606/FUL
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
22 Playfair Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£202,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 10 years.
£316,000
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
8 August 2017Most recent
£316,000
+68.1%over 10 years21 June 2007
£188,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1EQ: £295,000 (2024–2017).
Nearby sales in PO5 1EQ
Everything we know about 22 Playfair Road, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
Versus other Playfair Road homes
On co₂ emissions, 22 Playfair Road stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
71 (C)
Street avg 67 (D)
Floor Area
51 m²
Street avg 56 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Somers Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy. 36 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.1dB