31 Lawson Road, Southsea, PO5 1SD
About 31 Lawson Road
31 Lawson Road is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1SD). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.
Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 20% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£230/sq ft) was about 47.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £220,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenrear
Building
- Heating systemgas
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
31 Lawson 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 2004.
£264,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 21 years.
£220,000
Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
1 November 2024Most recent
£220,000
+35.4%over 19 years9 December 2004
£162,500
+47.7%over 9 months26 February 2004
£110,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1SD: £260,000 (2025–2024).
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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 Lawson Road homes
31 Lawson Road is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,472
Street avg £2,198
Floor Area
89 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
11/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Jessie Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Bramble Infant School and Nursery. 35 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
53.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB