59a, Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF
About 59a
59a is a mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1JF). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1336 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 124 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (33–124 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 36 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2009) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). The latest certificate is from July 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
At 124 m² the property is well over the postcode median (47 m² across 35 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £204,000 sits 126.7% above the 2024 sale of £90,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£67/sq ft) was about 34.8% below the postcode norm. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £90,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
59a's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 28 Jul 2019
EPC Rating
Planning history
59a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
111applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 59a
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
59a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£204,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£90,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 May 2024Most recent
£90,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1JF: £90,000 (2024–2024).
Nearby sales in PO5 1JF
Top Flat, 59 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF
Sold May 2024
£100,000New Buildings, Flat 4, 55 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF
Sold May 2024
£90,000New Buildings, Flat 2, 55 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF
Sold May 2024
£90,000New Buildings, Flat 1, 55 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF
Sold May 2024
£90,00091 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF
Sold Jan 2024
£153,000
Everything we know about 59a, 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 Elm Grove homes
59a is notably below the street on price per m².
Price per m²
£725
Street avg £1,431
Floor Area
124 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
5.1 t/year
Street avg 2.7 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
Green Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 29 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
42.6dB