Sold STC Terraced

8 MELVILLE ROAD

GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE PO12 4QX

2 beds 1 baths 98 m² Listed 7 Feb 2023 (-1224d)

£190,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

98 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£190,000 Aug 2023

Local average

£238,684 (-20.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,607 of 33,755)

Street crime

175 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Two bedroom property
  • Much improved by the current owner
  • Large garage with electric roller door
  • Re-fitted kitchen
  • Two double bedrooms
  • Lounge & utility room
  • Re-fitted bathroom
  • Low maintenance rear garden

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
Two bedroom home Much improved by the current owner Smooth plastered walls & ceilings Lounge Re-fitted kitchen Re-fitted bathroom Utility room Two double bedrooms Low maintenance rear garden Large garage with electric roller door New boiler installed June 2021


DESCRIPTION
Two bedroom home
Much improved by the current owner Smooth plastered walls & ceilings Lounge Re-fitted kitchen Re-fitted bathroom Utility room Two double bedrooms Low maintenance rear garden Large garage with electric roller door New boiler installed June 2021Contact Fox & sons on to arrange an internal inspection!

Entrance Hall 
UPVC door to front access, smooth plastered walls.

Lounge 10' 2" x 9' 3" ( 3.10m x 2.82m )
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, feature fireplace, smooth plastered walls, radiator.

Kitchen 10' 8" x 9' 8" ( 3.25m x 2.95m )
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, matching wall and base units, work surfaces, space for cooker, cooker-hood, stainless steel sink and drainer units, space for fridge/freezer, tiled splashbacks.

Utility Room 10' 1" x 4' 7" ( 3.07m x 1.40m )
UPVC door to rear garden, work surfaces, plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, polycarbonate roof.

Inner Hall 
Stairs to first floor landing, radiator, smooth plastered walls.

Bathroom 7' 5" x 6' 7" ( 2.26m x 2.01m )
Obscure UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, bath with shower over, wash hand basin with cupboard under, wc, heated towel rail, tiled walls.

First Floor Landing 
Doors to:

Bedroom 1 12' 4" max x 10' 4" max ( 3.76m max x 3.15m max )
UPVC double glazed window to front elevation, fitted wardrobes, radiator.

Bedroom 2 10' 7" max x 9' 9" max ( 3.23m max x 2.97m max )
UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation, access to loft space, cupboard housing newly fitted boiler, radiator.

Outside 
To the rear the garden has a paved section, decking area, outside tap, door to garage and enclosed to perimeters.

Garage 25' 2" max x 12' max ( 7.67m max x 3.66m max )
Electric roller door, door and window to rear elevation and access, power and lighting.



1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Gosport

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 131485286

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

20% since 2016

Event Date Price % change
Sold 01/08/2023 (2 years ago) £190,000 +2.6%
Sold 21/05/2021 (5 years ago) £185,250 +17.2%
Sold 17/10/2016 (9 years ago) £158,000

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
39 FREEMANTLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RD £227,500 08/12/2025 Terraced
53 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU £210,000 07/10/2025 Terraced
201 AVERY LANE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4SW £280,000 01/08/2025 Terraced
Same street 26 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £210,000 20/06/2025 Terraced
Same street 22 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £216,000 18/11/2024 Terraced
Same street 74 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £214,000 19/08/2024 Terraced
24 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PZ £245,000 09/08/2024 Terraced
Same street 54 THE COTTAGE MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £197,000 18/07/2024 Terraced
40 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QZ £167,000 20/12/2023 Terraced
23 VALE GROVE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PS £290,000 27/10/2023 Terraced
16 TEWKESBURY AVENUE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JA £240,000 25/10/2023 Terraced
21 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU £200,000 12/10/2023 Terraced
16 FREEMANTLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RD £210,000 02/10/2023 Terraced
38 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PZ £290,000 28/06/2023 Terraced
Same street 30 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £200,000 19/06/2023 Terraced
22 TEWKESBURY AVENUE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JA £230,000 11/05/2023 Terraced
43 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PY £305,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
37 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU £164,500 03/03/2023 Terraced
23 ALBEMARLE AVENUE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HR £260,000 02/12/2022 Terraced
46 ALBEMARLE AVENUE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HU £295,000 30/11/2022 Terraced
7 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QY £270,000 25/11/2022 Terraced
40 PALMYRA ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4EG £290,000 21/10/2022 Terraced
85 ROTHESAY ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PT £232,000 05/10/2022 Terraced
5 ROTHESAY ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PT £270,000 14/09/2022 Terraced
4 GROVE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JH £257,500 25/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 22 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £200,000 20/10/2021 Terraced
Same street 50 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £178,000 25/08/2021 Terraced
Same street 50 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX £140,000 12/07/2021 Terraced

Street average: £194,375 (8 sales)

Area average: £246,675 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.5%
10y growth 29.7%

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

1y (index) 0.6%
5y (index) 18.4%
10y (index) 46.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,039/mo
Realistic £1,154/mo
Optimistic £1,269/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gosport.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Portsmouth: £843/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Melville Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Coombe Road 0.1 miles
Shop Hair of the Dog 0.1 miles
Shop JQ Carpets 0.2 miles
Hospital Forton Medical Centre 0.4 miles
Train station Portsmouth Harbour 1.6 miles
University St Andrew's Court Information Centre 2.2 miles
University Careers and Employability Service 2.3 miles
Train station Portsmouth and Southsea 2.3 miles
Hospital Elmleigh Hospital 8.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 67
Anti-social behaviour 22
Other theft 19
Criminal damage and arson 14
Public order 13
Drugs 10
Shoplifting 6
Other crime 5
Possession of weapons 5
Vehicle crime 5
Bicycle theft 4
Burglary 2
Theft from the person 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 175

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
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Requires improvement — 17 Oct 2024
Brockhurst Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 27 Jun 2019
Elson Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Elson Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 18 Jul 2018
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 13 Sep 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
2 Bed Terraced House, Alma Street, PO12 £1,100/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Coates Road, PO12 £995/mo 2 1.22 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,048/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £131,000
Target investor price (1%) £104,800
Gross yield 6.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 15.1×
Monthly cashflow £170/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.7%
  • 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).