# 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- **Expiry date:** 04/09/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)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:** 8.8%
- **10y growth:** 25.2%

## 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)

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