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2a Lennox Mansions, Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 2HZ

1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
137 m²
1475 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2a Lennox Mansions

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

2a Lennox Mansions is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 2HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 137 m² (around 1475 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. At 137 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (32–137 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in February 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70).

At 137 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2013–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£288/sq ft) was about 65.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £425,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2012.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms3
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 3)
Sept 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2013from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromE48toG18
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%38%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2018from Feb 2013
EPC improved fromG18toD59
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
Very PoorPoor

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%77%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a Lennox Mansions, Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 2HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records show a subdivision application — the property's legal arrangement has been altered.

  1. May 2012
    SubdivisionFull
    In report

    Conversion to form additional flat

    Agent
    FAO Mr Phil Rose
    Documents
    6 docs on file
    Reference
    12/00233/FUL
    View planning record
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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.

2a Lennox Mansions valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.6% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£425,000

Growth on file: 8.6% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 15 November 2019Most recent

    £425,000

    +70.9%over 6 years
  2. 14 May 2013

    £248,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 2HZ: £225,000 (2025–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Clarence Parade homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a Lennox Mansions outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,102

Street avg £2,699

Above

Floor Area

137 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below
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

The Rock Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Swithun's Catholic Primary School. 24 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 2HZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO5 2HZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 2HZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

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 — 54 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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