Sold Terraced

44 DUNBAR ROAD

SOUTHSEA, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH PO4 8EX

3 beds 592 sq ft Listed 14 Jan 2008 (-6725d)

£161,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (PO4 8EX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 44 DUNBAR ROAD, SOUTHSEA, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH PO4 8EX |
| Price | £161,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 55 m² |
| Last sold | £158,000 Jun 2008 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/09/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £394/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,375

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W (£800 - £1,200)
- D (£80 - £120)
- E (£25)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£9,000 - £14,000)
- V (£1,500 - £4,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0058-7010-7291-1937-5930)

## Description

**THE PROPERTY:**

**Accommodation:** (with approximate measurements)Wooden front door leading to;

**Entrance Hall:** doors to;

**Living Room:** 10'3 × 10' (3.13m × 3.05m) Front aspect double glazed bay window, dado rail, radiator, feature fireplace, cupboard housing electric meter.

**Dining Room:** 13'4 × 11' (4.07m × 3.36m) Rear aspect double glazed window, radiator, understairs storage housing gas meter, open plan to;

**Kitchen:** 11'9 × 8'9 (3.58m × 2.67m) Side aspect double glazed window, fitted wall and base units, gas hob, integrated oven, space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine, 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer,  wall mounted boiler, rear aspect door leading to garden.

**First Floor Landing:** loft hatch, doors to;

**Bedroom 1:** 13'5 × 10'5 (4.09m × 3.18m) Front aspect double glazed window, feature cast iron fireplace, radiator, built in feature cupboard.

**Bedroom 2:** 10'10 x 10'3 Rear aspect double glazed window, built in feature cupboard, feature fireplace.

**Family Bathroom:** Rear aspect double glazed window, extractor fan, radiator, three piece white suite comprising of low level w.c, wall mounted hand basin, panelled bath, tiled surrounds.

**Bedroom 3:** 8'9 × 7'2 (2.67m × 2.19m) Rear aspect double glazed window, radiator.

**Rear Garden:** courtyard with decked area, shrub borders, wooden shed.

**Please Note:** All dimensions are approximate and are quoted for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed.  Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.  Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property, the position regarding any fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to Planning Approval and Building Regulations compliance.  These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may they be regarded as representations.  All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/16679614/240034) - Front
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/16679614/240035) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/16679614/240036) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen2](/listings/photos/16679614/240037) - Kitchen2
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/16679614/240038) - Bedroom 1
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/16679614/240039) - Garden

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11321447
- **Address:** 44 Dunbar Road, SOUTHSEA, PO4 8EX
- **Certificate Issued:** 07/12/2015
- **Work Completed:** 27/10/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11737262
- **Address:** 44 Dunbar Road, SOUTHSEA, PO4 8EX
- **Certificate Issued:** 18/07/2016
- **Work Completed:** 14/06/2016
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 44 DUNBAR ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX | £158,000 | 26/06/2008 | Terraced |
| 44 DUNBAR ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX | £80,000 | 12/07/2001 | Terraced |
| 44 DUNBAR ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX | £66,500 | 12/12/1998 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 68 MIDDLESEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EG | £238,000 | 23/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

**Area average:** £259,150 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £277,794 (90 Terraced, PO4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -42%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Portsmouth). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,226/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,362/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,498/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Portsmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Flat, Halliday Crescent, PO4 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.68% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £137,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £110,000

*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 £1,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 12.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £331/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.5%

*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:** £2,927/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.6%
- **10y growth:** 24.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Portsmouth; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 41.3%

## 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)

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Property details

Floor area

55 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£158,000 Jun 2008

Price per m²

£2,927/m²

Local average

£277,794 (-42%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,117 of 33,755)

Street crime

340 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A Well Presented Bay And Forecourt Property.
Three Bedrooms, Two Receptions, Double Glazing.
In A Requested Location Close To Amenities.

Description

THE PROPERTY:
Accommodation: (with approximate measurements)Wooden front door leading to;
Entrance Hall: doors to;
Living Room: 10'3 × 10' (3.13m × 3.05m) Front aspect double glazed bay window, dado rail, radiator, feature fireplace, cupboard housing electric meter.
Dining Room: 13'4 × 11' (4.07m × 3.36m) Rear aspect double glazed window, radiator, understairs storage housing gas meter, open plan to;
Kitchen: 11'9 × 8'9 (3.58m × 2.67m) Side aspect double glazed window, fitted wall and base units, gas hob, integrated oven, space for fridge/freezer, space for washing machine, 1 1/2 bowl sink and drainer, wall mounted boiler, rear aspect door leading to garden.
First Floor Landing: loft hatch, doors to;
Bedroom 1: 13'5 × 10'5 (4.09m × 3.18m) Front aspect double glazed window, feature cast iron fireplace, radiator, built in feature cupboard.
Bedroom 2: 10'10 x 10'3 Rear aspect double glazed window, built in feature cupboard, feature fireplace.
Family Bathroom: Rear aspect double glazed window, extractor fan, radiator, three piece white suite comprising of low level w.c, wall mounted hand basin, panelled bath, tiled surrounds.
Bedroom 3: 8'9 × 7'2 (2.67m × 2.19m) Rear aspect double glazed window, radiator.
Rear Garden: courtyard with decked area, shrub borders, wooden shed.
Please Note: All dimensions are approximate and are quoted for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property, the position regarding any fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to Planning Approval and Building Regulations compliance. These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may they be regarded as representations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.

Listed by

Southsea

Arun Estates

Reference: 16679614

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 04/09/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 05/09/2013

Expiry date: 04/09/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £394/year

Potential heating cost: £300/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,375

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£25)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Wind turbine (£1,500 - £4,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11321447

Property Details

Street: 44 Dunbar Road

Town: SOUTHSEA

Postcode: PO4 8EX

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 07/12/2015

Work Completed: 27/10/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11737262

Property Details

Street: 44 Dunbar Road

Town: SOUTHSEA

Postcode: PO4 8EX

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 18/07/2016

Work Completed: 14/06/2016

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

138% since 1998

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/06/2008 (17 years ago)	£158,000	+97.5%
Sold	12/07/2001 (24 years ago)	£80,000	+20.3%
Sold	12/12/1998 (27 years ago)	£66,500	—

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
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
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
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

Area average: £259,150 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.6%

10y growth 24.8%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PO4 8EX

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 0.68%

Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500

Target investor price (1%) £110,000

Gross yield 8.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 12.2×

Monthly cashflow £331/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 8.5%

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).