What type of property is 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS last change hands?

42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS last sold for £276,500 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £143,000 in October 2003, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

Across 2 sales between October 2003 and September 2018, 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS rose from £143,000 to £276,500, a change of £133,500. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

The current EPC rating for 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS located?

42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS sits in Farlington, Portsmouth, Portsmouth. It falls within the PO6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

Police records around 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS 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.

Which schools serve 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

The closest primary school to 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS is Solent Infant School (541m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Springfield School (1.0km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS?

The closest bus stop to 42 Second Avenue, PO6 1JS is First Avenue, 206m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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42 Second Avenue, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1JS

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 42 Second Avenue

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

42 Second Avenue is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Farlington, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 1JS). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2013) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The latest certificate is from December 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2003–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £337,000 is 21.9% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 61.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2018 at £276,500.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

GarageDetached

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.

42 Second Avenue's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 23 Dec 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2013

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Second Avenue, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1JS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Second Avenue has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

4applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

42 Second Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£337,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£276,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2018Most recent
£276,500
+93.4%over 14 years
2 October 2003
£143,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO6 1JS: £300,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in PO6 1JS

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On the street

Versus other Second Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 42 Second Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,331

Street avg £2,499

Strongly above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

On par

Comparables

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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. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO6 1JS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

Low

55 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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