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New Buildings, Flat 1, 55 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About New Buildings

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

New Buildings is a mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1JF). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 83 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in New Buildings, where floor areas span 73–84 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (70 versus a worst of 48). The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

At 83 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 £229,000 sits 154.4% above the 2024 sale of £90,000. Last sale on file: £90,000 in May 2024.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2019from Jul 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting
38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against New Buildings, Flat 1, 55 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1JF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

New Buildings has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

111applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

New Buildings valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£90,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 May 2024Most recent

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1JF: £90,000 (2024–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Elm Grove homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, New Buildings stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,084

Street avg £1,405

Below

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

On par
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southsea district page.

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.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 1JF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
Map

Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 59 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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