# 3 bedroom apartment for sale (PO4 9RS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 15, CRESTA COURT, EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH PO4 9RS | | Price | £392,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 93 m² | | Last sold | £370,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 01/04/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £764/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,900 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0134-6524-6300-0702-6202) ## Description **VIEW OUR 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR** We have the pleasure in marketing for sale this spacious ground floor apartment located in the Craneswater & Eastern Parade Conservation Area overlooking Southsea Lawn Tennis Club. Occupying the front facing corner of this highly desirable apartment block along arguably one of the most sought after locations on the seafront, the apartment benefits from ground level access and a garage. The accommodation comprising; entrance hall, cloaks/shower room, impressive double aspect living/dining room with southerly facing balcony, kitchen with integrated oven, hob, three bedrooms (alternatively one can be used as a dining room or study) plus bathroom. There is partial double glazing and a centrally operated gas heating system, the cost of which is included in the annual service charge. Externally, there are well tended communal gardens and private driveway access to a garage at the rear. Enjoying the benefits of owning a share of the freehold and the remainder of a long 999 year lease. We strongly recommend your earliest inspection to avoid disappointment. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CRESTA COURT FLAT 15 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RS | £370,000 | 31/03/2026 | Flat | | CRESTA COURT FLAT 15 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RS | £265,000 | 23/03/2012 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | GANNET HOUSE, 5 FLAT 7 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RA | £260,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | 47 FLAT 5 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RE | £492,500 | 19/09/2025 | Flat | | 55 FLAT 8 FESTING ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0NG | £154,000 | 01/08/2025 | Flat | | BRAMSDON COURT, 1 FLAT 3 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RA | £645,000 | 27/11/2023 | Flat | | 33D SALISBURY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9QY | £109,000 | 29/08/2023 | Flat | | 27 TOP FLAT SALISBURY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9QY | £170,000 | 21/07/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] CRESTA COURT FLAT 4 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RS | £395,000 | 06/04/2023 | Flat | | 27 FLAT 2 FESTING ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0NG | £165,000 | 31/03/2023 | Flat | | 45 FLAT 1 FESTING ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0NG | £155,000 | 09/12/2022 | Flat | | 55 FLAT 7 FESTING ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0NG | £213,220 | 11/11/2022 | Flat | | TERRAMAR FLAT 2 BURBIDGE GROVE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RR | £360,000 | 17/10/2022 | Flat | | JOCELYN COURT, 3 FLAT 6 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RA | £290,000 | 13/10/2022 | Flat | | 54 FLAT 4 FESTING GROVE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9QD | £189,000 | 09/09/2022 | Flat | | JOCELYN COURT, 3 FLAT 3 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RA | £257,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat | | BRAMSDON COURT, 1 FLAT 2 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RA | £665,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat | | 4A BRADING AVENUE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9QJ | £460,000 | 22/06/2022 | Flat | | FORT HOUSE, 7 FLAT 11 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RT | £143,000 | 07/06/2022 | Flat | | DOLPHIN COURT, 24 FLAT 9 ST HELENS PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 0QL | £467,000 | 25/04/2022 | Flat | | 33 FLAT B SALISBURY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9QY | £126,500 | 08/04/2022 | Flat | | JOCELYN COURT, 3 FLAT 9 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RA | £270,000 | 29/03/2022 | Flat | | GANNET HOUSE, 5 FLAT 11 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RA | £265,000 | 08/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] CRESTA COURT FLAT 7 EASTERN PARADE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 9RS | £398,000 | 02/03/2022 | Flat | **Street average:** £396,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £292,811 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £231,221 (26 Flat, PO4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +69.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Portsmouth). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,230/mo - **Realistic:** £1,367/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,504/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Portsmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,700 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,215/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.7% - **10y growth:** 33% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Portsmouth; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.6% - **5y growth (index):** 2.7% - **10y growth (index):** 23.7% ## 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)