Flat 2, 40 Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
About Flat 2
Flat 2 is an end-of-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 2AS). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (49–54 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (63 versus a worst of 49). The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).
Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 81.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £207,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Planning history
Flat 2 has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
20applications of note in the surrounding area
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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
Price for Flat 2 has grown more than fourfold since the 1998 starting point.
£211,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 26 years.
£207,000
Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 26 years.
Sales timeline
15 October 2024Most recent
£207,000
+398.8%over 25 years11 December 1998
£41,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 2AS: £198,000 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in PO5 2AS
Horatio Court, 7, 18 Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
Sold May 2025
£198,000Horatio Court, 5, 18 Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
Sold Mar 2025
£235,00015b, Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
Sold Dec 2024
£115,000Flat 2, 32 Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
Sold Nov 2024
£123,00014a, Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
Sold Jul 2024
£535,000
Everything we know about Flat 2, 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 Nelson Road homes
On price per m², Flat 2 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,833
Street avg £2,441
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
11/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Kings Theatre — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Southsea Infant School. 29 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB