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1 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 3rd
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 1 Palmerston Mansions

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

1 Palmerston Mansions is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2014 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Other recorded features include a balcony.

Across 2014–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 20.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: May 2024 at £187,000.

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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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • BalconyYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
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 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Apr 2014
EPC improved fromF24toD66
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Palmerston Mansions has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

15applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

1 Palmerston Mansions valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£187,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 May 2024Most recent

    £187,000

    +22.6%over 9 years

  2. 15 December 2014

    £152,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 3QJ: £187,000 (2025–2019).

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On the street

Versus other Palmerston Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Palmerston Mansions lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,055

Street avg £1,593

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below
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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.
Full Southsea report

Crime

11/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St. Judes Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 27 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 3QJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for PO5 3QJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for PO5 3QJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 — 57 points of interest in total.
FAQ

Common questions

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