26 Margate Road, Southsea, PO5 1EZ
About 26 Margate Road
26 Margate Road is a mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £210,000 — fresh data. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £308,000 is 46.7% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£201/sq ft) was about 70.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof insulation improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
26 Margate Road has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
111applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
26 Margate Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£308,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 26 years.
£210,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
20 January 2025Most recent
£210,000
-7.9%over 8 years9 June 2016
£228,000
+38.2%over 7 months24 November 2015
£165,000
+187.0%over 16 years12 March 1999
£57,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1EZ: £325,000 (2024–2023).
Everything we know about 26 Margate 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 Margate Road homes
On years held, 26 Margate Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,165
Street avg £1,932
Floor Area
97 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 4.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
11/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Elm Grove — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 32 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
53.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB