What kind of home is 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD?

77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What did 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD sell for?

77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD last sold for £290,000 in February 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £129,500 in December 2002. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD changed over time?

Across 3 sales between December 2002 and February 2025, 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD rose from £129,500 to £290,000, a change of £160,500. That works out to roughly +3.7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD?

The current EPC rating for 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD?

77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO5 1SD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD use?

The latest EPC at 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD was a refusal for single-storey side extension (ref. 22/01314/HOU) in April 2023. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD?

77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD 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.

Which area is 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD in?

77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD sits in Southsea. It falls within the PO5 postcode district.

What is crime like near 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD?

Police records around 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD 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.

What schools are near 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD?

The closest primary school to 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD is Bramble Infant School and Nursery (269m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Priory School (295m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD?

The closest bus stop to 77 Lawson Road, PO5 1SD is Jessie Road, 136m away. The nearest bus option is Fratton - Goldsmith Avenue, 504m away.

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77 Lawson Road, Southsea, PO5 1SD

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 77 Lawson Road

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

77 Lawson Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 1SD). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

A recent sale: £290,000 in February 2025. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2002–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£275/sq ft) was about 76.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2023.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromD56toC69

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 77 Lawson Road, Southsea, PO5 1SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey side extension application was refused at 77 Lawson Road in 2023.

Apr 2023
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Construction of single storey side extension joining existing garage to form first floor roof terrace with 1.8m high obscure glazed balustrades; new front access and garage doors and bi-fold doors to south elevation allowing terrace access
Agent
Rosenthal Design Services Ltd
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
22/01314/HOU
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2002.

Current estimate

£310,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.7% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£290,000

Growth on file: 3.7% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2025Most recent
£290,000
+62.9%over 9 years
23 September 2015
£178,000
+37.5%over 12 years
5 December 2002
£129,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 1SD: £242,500 (2025–2024).

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On the street

Versus other Lawson Road homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 77 Lawson Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,959

Street avg £2,184

Above

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 1SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

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Everything within walking distance

Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 65 points of interest in total.

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