What kind of home is 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB?

1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB last change hands?

1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB last sold for £345,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB?

The current EPC rating for 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in February 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB?

1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (1,109 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PO6 3JB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB use?

The latest EPC at 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB?

1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB 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.

Which area is 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB in?

1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB sits in Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth. It falls within the PO6 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB?

Police records around 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB 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 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB?

The closest primary school to 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB is Portsdown Primary School (240m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City of Portsmouth College (1.4km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Second Avenue, PO6 3JB is First Avenue, 107m away. The nearest rail option is Cosham Rail Station, 558m away.

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1 Second Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

103 m²

1109 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Second Avenue

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

1 Second Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 3JB). It has a recorded floor area of 103 m² (around 1109 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2017) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £345,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£311/sq ft) was about 73.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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
Utility roomYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
ParkingOff road
OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate

Feb 2017

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 February 2027

4 months remaining

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Second Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Second Avenue has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

13 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.

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

Current estimate

£359,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£345,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 March 2025Most recent
£345,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO6 3JB: £309,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PO6 3JB

On the street

Versus other Second Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Second Avenue is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,350

Street avg £2,709

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Floor Area

103 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

260/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

First Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Portsdown Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PO6 3JB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO6 3JB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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