16 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ
About 16 Palmerston Mansions
16 Palmerston Mansions is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southsea (PO5 3QJ). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in June 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.
Most recent transfer was January 2025 at £185,000 — fresh data. Today's modelled estimate of £212,000 is 14.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£191/sq ft) was about 22.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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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
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Window efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
16 Palmerston Mansions has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
15applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 16 Palmerston Mansions
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
16 Palmerston Mansions valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£212,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£185,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 January 2025Most recent
£185,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in PO5 3QJ: £187,000 (2024–2019).
Nearby sales in PO5 3QJ
12 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ
Sold Sept 2024
£185,0001 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ
Sold May 2024
£187,00017 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ
Sold Nov 2021
£205,00011 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ
Sold Feb 2021
£187,00013 Palmerston Mansions, Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QJ
Sold Aug 2019
£187,000
Everything we know about 16 Palmerston Mansions, 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 Palmerston Road homes
On years held, 16 Palmerston Mansions runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,056
Street avg £1,593
Floor Area
90 m²
Street avg 92 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
11/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
St. Judes Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery. 27 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.4dB