What kind of home is 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD?

8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD is a detached house.

When did 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD last change hands?

8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD last sold for £525,000 in July 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £325,000 in January 2004, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 2004 and July 2016, 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD rose from £325,000 to £525,000, a change of £200,000. That works out to roughly +3.9% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in May 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD?

8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (1,432 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD use?

The latest EPC at 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD?

The most recent planning decision at 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD was a refusal for single-storey side and rear extension (ref. 22/00012/HOU) in February 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD?

8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD is in council tax band E.

Which area is 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD in?

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

Is 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD 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 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD?

The closest primary school to 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD is Solent Junior School (922m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Purbrook Park School (812m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hilltop Crescent, PO6 1BD is Farlington Avenue, 222m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

8 Hilltop Crescent, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BD

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

133 m²

1432 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Get directions

Overview

About 8 Hilltop Crescent

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

8 Hilltop Crescent is a detached house in Drayton, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 1BD). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2016) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from May 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £640,000 is 21.9% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£367/sq ft) was about 37.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. 4 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Hilltop Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 May 2026

Current Certificate

May 2016

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 3 May 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,155 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hilltop Crescent, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 8 Hilltop Crescent was refused — worth checking the council file.

4 applications on record at 8 Hilltop Crescent, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BD

4decisions3extensions38documents4nearby

May 2010
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Construction of single storey rear extension to form conservatory and store
Extension
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
10/00356/HOU
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
AmendmentOct 2022Decision
ExtensionApr 2022Decision

+ 1 more application in the report

Unlock 8 Hilltop Crescent, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BD's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
The 38 documents, officer reports & conditions
What the pattern means for extending or converting here

£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Hilltop Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£640,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2016)

£525,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

25 July 2016Most recent
£525,000
+61.5%over 12 years
30 January 2004
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO6 1BD: £570,000 (2026–2019).

Nearby sales in PO6 1BD

On the street

Versus other Hilltop Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Hilltop Crescent outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,947

Street avg £3,328

Strongly above

Floor Area

133 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Hilltop Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£700k

1 Blake Road, Drayton

PO6 1ET

4 bed2 bath

£560k

1 Augustine Road, Drayton

PO6 1HY

£560k

1 Birkdale Avenue, Drayton

PO6 1EY

£550k

1 Down End Road, Drayton

PO6 1HT

5 bed

£526k

1 Evelegh Road

PO6 1DH

£811k

1 Hilltop Crescent, Drayton

PO6 1BB

4 bed3 bath

£495k

1 Highlands Road, Drayton

PO6 1HL

4 bed

£489k

1 Central Road, Drayton

PO6 1QE

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

0.8 km

Purbrook Park School. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1BD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO6 1BD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Hilltop Crescent, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1BD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.