What kind of home is 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN last sold for £362,000 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £201,000 in May 2013, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2013 and December 2018, 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN rose from £201,000 to £362,000, a change of £161,000. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

The current EPC rating for 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO6 1JN. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN use?

The latest EPC at 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN is in council tax band C.

Which area is 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN in?

40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN sits in Farlington, Portsmouth, Portsmouth. It falls within the PO6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

Police records around 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 11 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 68% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

The closest primary school to 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN is Solent Infant School (457m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Springfield School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN?

The closest bus stop to 40 First Avenue, PO6 1JN is First Avenue, 202m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 First Avenue, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1JN

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 40 First Avenue

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

40 First Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Farlington, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 1JN). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2013–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £433,000 is 19.6% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 62.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2018 at £362,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2015.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

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)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Mar 2013

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

15%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 First Avenue, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1JN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Jun 2015
OutbuildingFull
In report
Construction of outbuilding to rear of garden
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
15/00517/HOU
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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.

40 First Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£433,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£362,000

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

14 December 2018Most recent
£362,000
+80.1%over 5 years
13 May 2013
£201,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO6 1JN: £420,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in PO6 1JN

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On the street

Versus other First Avenue homes

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

40 First Avenue outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,067

Street avg £2,973

Strongly above

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

First Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Solent Infant School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO6 1JN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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