What kind of home is Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL is a 2-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL last sold for £450,000 in July 2022, around 4 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

The current EPC rating for Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL is B with a score of 90 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2021 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL has a recorded floor area of 490 m² (5,274 sq ft), around 245 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL use?

The latest EPC at Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

The most recent planning decision at Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL was a refusal for part-single-part-two-storey extension (ref. 21/01698/HOU) in May 2022. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL is in council tax band E.

Which area is Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL in?

Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL sits in Portsmouth. It falls within the PO6 postcode district.

Is Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL in a safe area?

Police records around Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL 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 Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

The closest primary school to Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL is Solent Infant School (611m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Purbrook Park School (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL?

The closest bus stop to Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, PO6 1BL is Fort Purbrook, 243m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1BL

EPC BNotable views3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

490 m²

5274 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 90

Council tax

Band E

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Overview

About Waterworks Lodge

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

Waterworks Lodge is a two-bedroom detached house in Portsmouth (PO6 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 490 m² (around 5274 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2023 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2024) returns a high B (score 90), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in April 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Today's modelled estimate of £742,000 sits 64.9% above the 2022 sale of £450,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Last sale on file: £450,000 in July 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Notable viewsYes
Corner plotYes

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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.

Achieving this rating across a home of this size is uncommon — larger homes typically score lower.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

B90

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Apr 2021

EPC improved fromE52toB90

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a basement excavation application was refused at Waterworks Lodge in 2022.

3 applications on record at Waterworks Lodge, Gillman Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1BL

2decisions2extensions20documents4nearby

Flagged:Demolition

May 2022
BasementFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey
Construction of three storey side extension (including formation of basement level), two storey side extension and two storey front and rear extensions; raising of roof height to include 4no. dormers to front roof slope
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
21/01698/HOU
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJul 2024Decision
BasementMay 2022Decision

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£742,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2022)

£450,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 July 2022Most recent
£450,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in PO6 1BL: £240,000 (2018–2000).

Nearby sales in PO6 1BL

Harbour Views, Gillman Road, Portsmouth, PO6 1BL
Sold Sept 2018
£525,000

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Area

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Crime

260/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fort Purbrook — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Solent Infant School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO6 1BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO6 1BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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