What type of property is 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ?

82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, which has been extended.

When did 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ last change hands?

82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ last sold for £350,250 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £173,000 in April 2012. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between April 2012 and November 2023, 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ rose from £173,000 to £350,250, a change of £177,250. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ?

The current EPC rating for 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ is A with a score of 106 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2012 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ?

82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ heated?

The latest EPC at 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ have?

82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ?

82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ 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 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ located?

82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ sits in Southsea. It falls within the PO5 postcode district.

Is 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ in a safe area?

Police records around 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ 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 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ?

The closest primary school to 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ is Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery (168m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ark Charter Academy (535m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ?

The closest bus stop to 82 Margate Road, PO5 1EZ is Elm Grove, 222m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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82 Margate Road, Southsea, PO5 1EZ

EPC A4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 106

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 82 Margate Road

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

82 Margate Road is a three-bedroom 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 (July 2015) returns an A (score 106), the top energy band on the EPC scale. When first surveyed in March 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sale on file: £350,250 in November 2023. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2012–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £420,000 is 19.9% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 171.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

82 Margate Road ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

A106

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

-1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from Mar 2012

EPC improved fromD60toE54

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Jul 2015from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromE54toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2015from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromC74toA106

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 82 Margate Road, Southsea, PO5 1EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jul 2012
Change Of UseFull
In report
Change of use from dwelling house (Class C3) to purposes falling within Class C3 (dwelling house) or Class C4 (house in multiple occupation)
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
12/00526/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.

82 Margate Road has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2012.

Current estimate

£420,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,250

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2023Most recent
£350,250
+13.0%over 1 year
30 March 2022
£310,000
+69.4%over 7 years
2 September 2014
£183,000
+5.8%over 2 years
30 April 2012
£173,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1EZ: £305,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Margate Road homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 82 Margate Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,336

Street avg £1,893

Strongly above

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 116 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

-1.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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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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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 1EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low

55 dB

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Everything within walking distance

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