21 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY
About 21 Great Southsea Street
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
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
21 Great Southsea Street sits within a conservation area — exterior works face additional planning controls.
- Nov 2019ExtensionFullIn 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
- Jan 2019OutlineIn 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
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 21 Great Southsea Street
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
- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Price for 21 Great Southsea Street has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£350,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 18 years.
£220,000
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 18 years.
Sales timeline
14 May 2014Most recent
£220,000
-2.2%over 6 years12 July 2007
£224,995
+45.2%over 4 years14 February 2003
£155,000
+181.8%over 6 years27 June 1996
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 3BY: £480,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in PO5 3BY
25 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY
Sold Jul 2025
£520,00023 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY
Sold May 2025
£280,00013 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY
Sold Oct 2023
£468,00058 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY
Sold Aug 2023
£480,00011 Great Southsea Street, Southsea, PO5 3BY
Sold Jul 2023
£491,900
Everything we know about 21 Great Southsea Street, 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
- Larger development activity nearby

Versus other Great Southsea Street homes
CO₂ Emissions for 21 Great Southsea Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,933
Street avg £2,710
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 116 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.5dB