# 4 bedroom terraced house for sale (PO4 0ER) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 172 FRANCIS AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH PO4 0ER | | Price | £440,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £430,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 10/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,441/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0971-0277-3016-0916-5100) ## Description No Forward Chain! This impressive and substantial four-bedroom bay and forecourt home has been comprehensively renovated, updated and modernised by the current owners within the last eight months, resulting in a truly standout, ready-to-move-into family property in a highly desirable central Southsea location. Situated on the ever-popular Francis Avenue, the home perfectly balances contemporary living with retained period charm, showcasing an abundance of original features that add character and warmth throughout. Upon entering, the inviting hallway immediately sets the scene, leading through to a generous front living room complete with a large bay window, ornate ceiling rose and an attractive feature fireplace, creating a welcoming space to relax. The real heart of the home is the exceptional open-plan kitchen and dining area, a bright and sociable space that has been stylishly redesigned for modern family life and entertaining. While not a new extension, this area has been extensively renovated, including a new roof, new doors and full redecoration, and opens via double doors onto the garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Further benefits on the ground floor include a handy utility area and a sleek, contemporary downstairs shower room. Upstairs, the first floor offers four well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the fourth accessed via the third, alongside a newly refurbished family bathroom, completed as part of the recent renovation works undertaken within the past eight months. Additional highlights include double glazing, gas central heating, and a large cellar/basement, currently used for storage but offering excellent potential for further use, subject to the necessary consents. With every element renewed, replaced, redecorated or upgraded, this superb home has been carefully prepared to allow a prospective buyer to simply move straight in with no further works required. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space, finish, character and exceptional location this wonderful home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226753) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226754) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226755) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226756) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226757) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226758) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226759) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226760) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226761) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226762) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226763) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226764) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226765) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226766) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226767) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226768) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226769) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226770) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226771) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226772) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226773) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226774) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226775) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226776) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226777) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226778) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226779) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226780) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226781) - . - ![.](/listings/photos/170667914/1226782) - . ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/170667914/1226783) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/170667914/1226784) - Energy Performance Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3204463 - **Address:** 172 Francis Avenue, SOUTHSEA, PO4 0ER - **Certificate Issued:** 01/11/2005 - **Work Completed:** 21/10/2005 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 172 FRANCIS AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ER | £430,000 | 01/04/2026 | Terraced | | 172 FRANCIS AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ER | £217,500 | 02/03/2007 | Terraced | | 172 FRANCIS AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ER | £90,000 | 08/10/1999 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 110 JUBILEE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0JE | £270,000 | 12/01/2026 | Terraced | | 67 BATH ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0HX | £262,000 | 07/01/2026 | Terraced | | 17 SUTHERLAND ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0EY | £230,000 | 19/12/2025 | Terraced | | 102 JUBILEE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0JE | £310,000 | 17/12/2025 | Terraced | | 64 SUTHERLAND ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0EZ | £210,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced | | 124A TALBOT ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0HF | £215,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced | | 92 ESSLEMONT ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ET | £232,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced | | 42 TALBOT ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0HE | £205,000 | 08/12/2025 | Terraced | | 72 JESSIE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0EW | £153,500 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced | | 97 ESSLEMONT ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ES | £215,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced | | 86 JESSIE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0EW | £177,000 | 26/11/2025 | Terraced | | 39 BATH ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0HX | £220,500 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced | | 141 MANNERS ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0BD | £247,500 | 05/11/2025 | Terraced | | 1 VENTNOR ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0DX | £260,000 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced | | 97 MANNERS ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0BD | £260,000 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced | | 94 BATH ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0HU | £240,000 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced | | 193 ST AUGUSTINE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9AB | £340,000 | 09/09/2025 | Terraced | | 93 LONDESBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0EU | £237,000 | 21/08/2025 | Terraced | | 245A FAWCETT ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0DJ | £230,000 | 13/02/2025 | Terraced | | 29 DEVONSHIRE SQUARE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0JJ | £170,500 | 16/12/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 164 FRANCIS AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ER | £345,000 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 150A FRANCIS AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ER | £205,000 | 23/02/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 144 FRANCIS AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0ER | £325,000 | 12/01/2022 | Terraced | **Street average:** £291,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £234,250 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £286,040 (101 Terraced, PO4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +53.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Portsmouth). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,229/mo - **Realistic:** £1,366/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,503/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Portsmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Northcote Road, PO4 | £1,875/mo | 4 | 0.27 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,875/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £234,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £187,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-70/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,385/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 0.6% - **10y growth:** 39.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Portsmouth; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 15.2% - **10y growth (index):** 42.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)