What kind of home is 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB?

1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB is a detached house.

How energy efficient is 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2021 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB?

1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB has a recorded floor area of 219 m² (2,357 sq ft). That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO6 1BB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB?

1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB in?

1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB sits in Drayton, Portsmouth, Portsmouth. It falls within the PO6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB?

Police records around 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB show an average of 260 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB?

The closest primary school to 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB is Solent Junior School (918m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Purbrook Park School (880m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BB is Farlington Avenue, 218m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Hilltop Crescent, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BB

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

219 m²

2357 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a detached house in Drayton, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 1BB). It has a recorded floor area of 219 m² (around 2357 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in November 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 219 m² it's 16.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (189 m² median across 8 EPCs).

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Nov 2021

EPC improved fromE48toC78

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (20 kWp) installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Hilltop Crescent, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£924,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO6 1BB: £710,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in PO6 1BB

On the street

Versus other Hilltop Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

78 (C)

Street avg 66 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

219 m²

Street avg 189 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.8 t/year

Street avg 6.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Portsmouth district page.

Full Portsmouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

260/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Farlington Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Purbrook Park School. 22 schools nearby.

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A Local Area 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 PO6 1BB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO6 1BB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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