Sold STC Terraced

8 DUNBAR ROAD

SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH PO4 8EX

3 beds 79 m² Listed 12 Nov 2009 (-6059d)

£185,000

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Property details

Floor area

79 m²

Last sold

£185,000 Jan 2010

Local average

£277,794 (-33.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,117 of 33,755)

Street crime

340 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Entrance Hall
  • Impressive Kitchen/Diner/Family Room Overlooking the Garden
  • Separate Lounge
  • Utility and Ground Floor Cloakroom
  • Modern Upstairs Bathroom
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Southerly Aspect Rear Garden
  • Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing
  • Well Presented Home
  • Close to Milton Shops, Buses and Park

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

This bay and forecourt style terraced house is situated towards the Milton Road end of Dunbar Road and is therefore very well placed for access to shops and buses along Milton Road and Milton Park. The property offers three bedroom living accommodation with a most impressive open-plan family room at the rear which incorporates a modern fitted kitchen, a dining area and a family sitting area. In addition, there is a separate lounge at the front, a useful utility and a ground floor WC along with a family bathroom upstairs. The house has gas central heating and double glazing and is complemented by a rear garden that measures approx. 30ft in length and enjoys a southerly aspect. Presented with plain plaster walls finished with neutral emulsion décor, internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate all that this well presented home has to offer.


ACCOMMODATION


Entrance Hall
Stairs to first floor, under stairs storage cupboard housing meters, radiator, doors to lounge and family room, inset spotlights, good size space under the stairs which may suit computer table, coving, doors to lounge and family room.


Lounge 14'7 (4.44m) into bay x 11'5 (3.48m)
Double glazed bay window to front, feature fireplace with fitted coal-effect
gas fire, coving, TV point, radiator.


Open-Plan Kitchen/Diner/Family Room
Impressive room with areas for sitting, dining and cooking.


Kitchen Area 9'8 (2.94m) x 8'7 (2.61m) approx.
Fitted with range of modern wall and base units, work surfaces incorporating co-ordinating 1� bowl sink unit with fitted waste disposal unit, inset gas hob, built-in electric oven, plumbing for dishwasher, extractor over, integrated
fridge/freezer, tiled splashbacks, coving, inset spotlights, laminate flooring.
Open to dining area and family area.


Dining Area 11'8 (3.55m) x 9'2 (2.79m)
Radiator, inset spotlights, coving, laminate flooring, open through to family
area and kitchen.


Family Area 12'11 (3.93m) x 8'9 (2.66m)
Laminate flooring, two radiators, two skylight windows, inset spotlights, coving, double glazed French doors overlooking the garden, door to utility.


Utility Room
Plumbing for washing machine, door to:


Ground Floor Cloakroom
Double glazed window to rear, fitted close-coupled WC, wash hand basin,
radiator, part tiled walls, inset spotlights.

First Floor Landing
Access to loft (via pull-down ladder), combi boiler situated in the loft,
coving, inset spotlights.


Bedroom One 13'1 (3.98m) x 9'5 (2.87m) to front of wardrobes
Double glazed window to front, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall, coving, inset spotlights, radiator.


Bedroom Two 11'8 (3.55m) x 9'1 (2.76m)
Double glazed window to rear, range of fitted wardrobes and drawers,
coving, radiator, inset spotlights.


Bedroom Three 8'8 (2.64m) x 7'6 (2.28m)
Double glazed window to rear, coving, radiator, inset spotlights.


Bathroom
Fitted with modern white suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachment over, wash hand basin, close-coupled WC, tiled splashbacks,
heated towel rail, coving, inset spotlights, extractor fan, double glazed window to front.


OUTSIDE
Walled forecourt to the front of the house. The garden lies to the rear of the property and measures approximately 30ft (9.14m) in length. Laid mainly to lawn with patio area, decking, outside tap and shed to remain. The garden enjoys a southerly aspect.

Whilst Braeburn Estate Agents make every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in its details, they are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of fact, but must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. No person in Braeburn Estate Agents has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. No appliances or services have been checked by Braeburn Estate Agents for compliance or serviceability.

Listed by

Portsmouth

Braeburn Independent Estate Agents

Reference: 27807854

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10703718

Property Details

Street: 8 Dunbar Road

Town: SOUTHSEA

Postcode: PO4 8EX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/12/2014

Work Completed: 02/12/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 22/01/2010 (16 years ago) £185,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
68 MIDDLESEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EG £238,000 23/01/2026 Terraced
Same street 25 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £295,000 12/01/2026 Terraced
146 EASTNEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8DY £270,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
34 SUFFOLK ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EJ £178,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
71 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EY £240,500 17/12/2025 Terraced
9 ROSETTA ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8JY £250,000 14/11/2025 Terraced
1 TRANMERE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HP £238,000 07/11/2025 Terraced
17 GURNEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HA £225,000 22/08/2025 Terraced
Same street 39 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £265,000 30/06/2025 Terraced
56 ESSEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8DG £313,000 30/06/2025 Terraced
Same street 9 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £296,500 09/05/2025 Terraced
47 KINGSLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HJ £213,000 31/03/2025 Terraced
1 HESTER ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HB £325,000 26/03/2025 Terraced
49 ESSEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8DG £272,500 21/03/2025 Terraced
16 ROSETTA ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8JY £210,000 11/12/2023 Terraced
92 KINGSLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HL £285,000 22/11/2023 Terraced
26 GLASGOW ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HR £255,000 06/11/2023 Terraced
1 GLASGOW ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HR £280,000 03/11/2023 Terraced
14 SUFFOLK ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EJ £260,000 25/10/2023 Terraced
88 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EY £273,500 11/10/2023 Terraced
76 KINGSLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HL £238,000 13/09/2023 Terraced
34 BERTIE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8JX £225,500 27/07/2023 Terraced
52 SUFFOLK ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EJ £188,000 19/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 5 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £235,000 14/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 54 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £230,000 13/01/2023 Terraced
Same street 38 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £256,500 18/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 31 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £330,000 02/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 46 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £265,000 05/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 9 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £275,000 27/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £272,000 (9 sales)

Area average: £248,900 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 8.8%
10y growth 25.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Portsmouth. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 15.5%
10y (index) 41.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Portsmouth. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,226/mo
Realistic £1,362/mo
Optimistic £1,498/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Portsmouth.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Portsmouth: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Scissors 0.1 miles
Shop South Coast Carpets 0.1 miles
Bus stop Bransbury Park 0.1 miles
Bus stop The White House 0.1 miles
Hospital St James Hospital 0.5 miles
Hospital The Orchards 0.5 miles
University University of Portsmouth - Langstone Campus 0.6 miles
University University of Portsmouth 0.7 miles
Train station Fratton 0.9 miles
Train station Portsmouth and Southsea 1.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 139
Anti-social behaviour 43
Other theft 31
Shoplifting 23
Criminal damage and arson 22
Vehicle crime 22
Public order 21
Drugs 15
Burglary 8
Other crime 6
Possession of weapons 5
Bicycle theft 2
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 340

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Milton Park Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 17 Jul 2024
Mary Rose Academy Other 0.1 miles Outstanding — 11 Nov 2013
Meon Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Feb 2014
Meon Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 9 Feb 2023
Wimborne Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Jul 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Flat, Halliday Crescent, PO4 £1,100/mo 3 0.44 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500
Target investor price (1%) £110,000
Gross yield 7.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14×
Monthly cashflow £236/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.3%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).