What kind of home is 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

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

When did 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH last change hands?

9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH last sold for £270,000 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £151,500 in December 2011, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

Across 2 sales between December 2011 and September 2018, 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH rose from £151,500 to £270,000, a change of £118,500. That works out to roughly +9% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The current EPC rating for 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is B with a score of 85 out of 100, lodged in December 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2011 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH use?

The latest EPC at 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

9 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.

Which area is 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH in?

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

Is 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH in a safe area?

Police records around 9 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.

What schools are near 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH?

The closest bus stop to 9 First Avenue, PO6 3JH is First Avenue, 100m away. The nearest rail option is Cosham Rail Station, 504m away.

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9 First Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JH

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 85

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 First Avenue

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

9 First Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Cosham, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (PO6 3JH). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) returns a high B (score 85), putting the home a stone's throw from an A rating. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2011–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 is 24.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 66.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £270,000 in September 2018.

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
ParkingOff road

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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.

9 First Avenue ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Dec 2025

EPC Rating

B85

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 December 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2013from May 2011

EPC improved fromE40toF38

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Sept 2025from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromF38toD68

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

90%53%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Dec 2025from Sept 2025

EPC improved fromD68toB85

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 First Avenue, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

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

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 9.0% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£270,000

Growth on file: 9.0% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

6 September 2018Most recent
£270,000
+78.2%over 6 years
20 December 2011
£151,500

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.

EPC Rating for 9 First Avenue runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,000

Street avg £2,371

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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