What type of property is 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is a semi-detached house.

What did 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH sell for?

2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH last sold for £259,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The current EPC rating for 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (980 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH heated?

The latest EPC at 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH 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 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH located?

2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH sits in Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth. It falls within the PO6 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

Police records around 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH 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.

Which schools serve 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The closest primary school to 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is Portsdown Primary School (255m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City of Portsmouth College (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The closest bus stop to 2 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is First Avenue, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Cosham Rail Station, 504m away.

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2 First Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

91 m²

980 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 First Avenue

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

2 First Avenue is a semi-detached house in Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 3JH). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

Today's modelled estimate of £290,000 is 12% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£264/sq ft) was about 59.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2020 for £259,000.

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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.

Current Certificate

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 September 2030

3 years remaining

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 First Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 First 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.

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

Current estimate

£290,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£259,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 December 2020Most recent
£259,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO6 3JH: £300,000 (2026–2015).

Nearby sales in PO6 3JH

On the street

Versus other First Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 First Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,846

Street avg £2,386

Above

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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

0.3 km

Portsdown Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

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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 3JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for PO6 3JH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.9dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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