Flat 3, 38 Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
About Flat 3
Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 2AS). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (41–52 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and window efficiency went from Average to Good.
Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £147,000 is 13.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 52% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 41 m² it's 22.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (53 m² median across 63 EPCs). Sold May 2024 for £130,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
Flat 3's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Planning history
Flat 3 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
£147,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 10 years.
£130,000
Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 10 years.
Sales timeline
30 May 2024Most recent
£130,000
+20.4%over 9 years1 September 2014
£108,000
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
£123,000Flat 2, 40 Nelson Road, Southsea, PO5 2AS
Sold Oct 2024
£207,000
Everything we know about Flat 3, 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 co₂ emissions, Flat 3 stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,171
Street avg £2,458
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 54 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.3 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