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21 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY

4 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Great Southsea Street

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

21 Great Southsea Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 3BY). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £350,000 sits 59.1% above the 2014 sale of £220,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£273/sq ft) was about 47.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. At 75 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 28 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (May 2014). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
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)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Oct 2013
EPC improved fromD57toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting
62%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21 Great Southsea Street sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.

  1. Nov 2019
    ExtensionFull
    In report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Alterations to existing single storey rear extension to include new felt roof and installation of sliding doors and skylight.

    Agent
    FAO Mark Tuson
    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    19/01301/HOU
    View planning record
  2. Jan 2019
    Outline
    In report

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed replacement of flat roof with pitched roof on existing rear extension

    Agent
    FAO Mark Tuson
    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    18/01763/CPL
    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.

Price for 21 Great Southsea Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£220,000

Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 May 2014Most recent

    £220,000

    -2.2%over 6 years
  2. 12 July 2007

    £224,995

    +45.2%over 4 years
  3. 14 February 2003

    £155,000

    +181.8%over 6 years
  4. 27 June 1996

    £55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 3BY: £480,000 (2025–2023).

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On the street

Versus other Great Southsea Street homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 21 Great Southsea Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,933

Street avg £2,710

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 116 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above
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.

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

Green Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 3BY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO5 3BY

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 3BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
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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 — 58 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 21 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.