52 Margate Road, Southsea, PO5 1EZ
About 52 Margate Road
52 Margate Road is a mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since April 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1999–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £294,000 sits 100.7% above the 2005 sale of £146,500.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
52 Margate Road's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Heating controls changed
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
52 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
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£294,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 6 years.
£146,500
Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
17 April 2005Most recent
£146,500
+104.9%over 5 years17 October 1999
£71,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1EZ: £325,000 (2025–2023).
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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 Margate Road homes
On epc rating, 52 Margate Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,395
Street avg £1,957
Floor Area
105 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 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