What type of property is 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

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

What did 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH sell for?

22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH last sold for £303,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £130,000 in August 2013, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2013 and February 2026, 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH rose from £130,000 to £303,000, a change of £173,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The current EPC rating for 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in PO6 3JH. Source: EPC Register.

How is 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH heated?

The latest EPC at 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

22 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 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH located?

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

How safe is the area around 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

Police records around 22 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 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The closest primary school to 22 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.

What transport links are near 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The closest bus stop to 22 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is First Avenue, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Cosham Rail Station, 504m away.

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22 First Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JH

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 22 First Avenue

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

22 First Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 3JH). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £303,000. Across 2013–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£370/sq ft) was about 120.8% 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

Outside

Private gardenEast-facing
ParkingOff road

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 October 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Jul 2014

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 22 First Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

22 First Avenue has no planning applications on record.

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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.

22 First Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2013.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£303,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

9 February 2026Most recent
£303,000
+133.1%over 12 years
5 August 2013
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PO6 3JH: £270,000 (2022–2015).

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.

On price per m², 22 First Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,987

Street avg £2,272

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

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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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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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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