60 Cottage Grove, Southsea, PO5 1EW
About 60 Cottage Grove
60 Cottage Grove is a seven-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1EW). It has a recorded floor area of 158 m² (around 1701 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since December 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).
It hasn't traded since September 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Today's modelled estimate of £407,000 sits 73.2% above the 2008 sale of £235,000. One planning record on file: HMO conversion refused in 2021. 7 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 5 is the typical count.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms7
- Bathrooms2
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
More low energy lighting installed
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
- Jan 2021HMOAmendmentIn report
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for the existing use as a house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)
- Agent
- FAO Mr Robin Upton
- Documents
- 9 docs on file
- Reference
- 19/01720/CPE
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
£407,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£235,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
8 September 2008Most recent
£235,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1EW: £195,500 (2019–2015).
Nearby sales in PO5 1EW
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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 Cottage Grove homes
On price per m², 60 Cottage Grove stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,487
Street avg £1,276
Floor Area
158 m²
Street avg 189 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.6 t/year
Street avg 8.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
11/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Elm Grove — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 31 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.5dB