Sold Terraced

38 MELVILLE ROAD

GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE PO12 4QX

2 beds 2 baths 807 sq ft Listed 15 Oct 2020 (-2064d)

£185,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (PO12 4QX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 38 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE PO12 4QX |
| Price | £185,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 75 m² |
| Last sold | £181,000 Jan 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £563/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8558-7728-2540-7359-3906)

## Description

SOLD BY DIMON ESTATE AGENTS. An ideal starter home with 2 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, en-suite, gas central heating, double glazing and parking to the rear.

**Entrance Hall**

PVCu double glazed front door, radiator, laminate flooring.

**Lounge - 13'2" (4.01m) Into Recess x 10'11" (3.33m)**

Fireplace with timber surround and tiled inset, PVCu double glazed window and radiator.

**Dining Room - 11'2" (3.4m) x 11'0" (3.35m) Into Recess**

Tiled fireplace, PVCu double glazed window, radiator, built in dresser to side of chimney breast, laminate flooring, understairs cupboards and recess.

**Kitchen - 9'11" (3.02m) x 7'4" (2.24m)**

1 1/2 bowl sink unit, white fronted wall and base units with worksurface over, gas cooker point, plumbing for washing machine, breakfast bar area, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor, tiled splashbacks, tall standing radiator, cooker extractor canopy, wall mounted gas central heating boiler concealed within cupboard.

**Rear Lobby**

With PVCu double glazed door to sideway, ceramic tiled floor.

**Bathroom**

White suite of bath with shower and screen, pedestal hand basin, low level W.C., heated towel rail, 1/2 tiled walls, full tiled to shower area, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor.

**ON THE 1ST FLOOR**

**Landing**

Access to loft space with pull down loft ladder.

**Bedroom 1 - 13'2" (4.01m) x 10'9" (3.28m)**

PVCu double glazed window, radiator, built in cupboard.

**En-Suite Shower Room**

White suite of shower cubicle with aqua panel splashbacks, vanity hand basin, W.C., chrome heated towel rail, inset lighting.

**Bedroom 2 - 11'1" (3.38m) Into Recess x 8'9" (2.67m)**

PVCu double glazed window, radiator.

**OUTSIDE**

**Rear Garden**

With paved patio and path, lawn, timber gate leading to car handstanding which is accessed from rear service road.

**Notice**

Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/74269221/560067) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/74269221/560071) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 38 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £181,000 | 15/01/2021 | Terraced |
| 38 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £110,000 | 15/08/2014 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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 |
| [Same street] 8 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £190,000 | 01/08/2023 | 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:** £193,889 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £246,675 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £238,684 (75 Terraced, PO12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -22.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,039/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,154/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,269/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £843/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Alma Street, PO12 | £1,100/mo | 2 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Coates Road, PO12 | £995/mo | 2 | 1.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,048/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £131,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £104,800

*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 £1,048/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £190/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.2%

*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:** £2,467/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13%
- **10y growth:** 29.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.3%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

75 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£181,000 Jan 2021

Price per m²

£2,467/m²

Local average

£238,684 (-22.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,607 of 33,755)

Street crime

172 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

SOLD BY DIMON ESTATE AGENTS
Two Bedroom Middle Terraced House
Two Reception Rooms
En-Suite Shower Room To Bedroom 1
PVCu Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating
Car Hardstanding To Rear
In Our Opinion, An Ideal Starter Home

Additional details

Heating: Double glazing, Gas central
Parking: Off street
Garden: Private garden

Description

SOLD BY DIMON ESTATE AGENTS. An ideal starter home with 2 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, en-suite, gas central heating, double glazing and parking to the rear.

Entrance Hall
PVCu double glazed front door, radiator, laminate flooring.

Lounge - 13'2" (4.01m) Into Recess x 10'11" (3.33m)
Fireplace with timber surround and tiled inset, PVCu double glazed window and radiator.

Dining Room - 11'2" (3.4m) x 11'0" (3.35m) Into Recess
Tiled fireplace, PVCu double glazed window, radiator, built in dresser to side of chimney breast, laminate flooring, understairs cupboards and recess.

Kitchen - 9'11" (3.02m) x 7'4" (2.24m)
1 1/2 bowl sink unit, white fronted wall and base units with worksurface over, gas cooker point, plumbing for washing machine, breakfast bar area, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor, tiled splashbacks, tall standing radiator, cooker extractor canopy, wall mounted gas central heating boiler concealed within cupboard.

Rear Lobby
With PVCu double glazed door to sideway, ceramic tiled floor.

Bathroom
White suite of bath with shower and screen, pedestal hand basin, low level W.C., heated towel rail, 1/2 tiled walls, full tiled to shower area, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor.

ON THE 1ST FLOOR

Landing
Access to loft space with pull down loft ladder.

Bedroom 1 - 13'2" (4.01m) x 10'9" (3.28m)
PVCu double glazed window, radiator, built in cupboard.

En-Suite Shower Room
White suite of shower cubicle with aqua panel splashbacks, vanity hand basin, W.C., chrome heated towel rail, inset lighting.

Bedroom 2 - 11'1" (3.38m) Into Recess x 8'9" (2.67m)
PVCu double glazed window, radiator.

OUTSIDE

Rear Garden
With paved patio and path, lawn, timber gate leading to car handstanding which is accessed from rear service road.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Gosport

Dimon Estate Agents

Reference: 74269221

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 01/08/2018

Current heating cost: £563/year

Potential heating cost: £517/year

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

65% since 2014

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	15/01/2021 (5 years ago)	£181,000	+64.5%
Sold	15/08/2014 (11 years ago)	£110,000	—

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
Same street 8 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX	£190,000	01/08/2023	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: £193,889 (9 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 13%

10y growth 29.8%

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

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PO12 4QX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Melville Road	0.1 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	17
Criminal damage and arson	14
Public order	11
Drugs	10
Shoplifting	7
Other crime	5
Possession of weapons	5
Vehicle crime	5
Bicycle theft	4
Burglary	2
Theft from the person	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	172

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	0.38 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 0.57%

Max investor price (0.8%) £131,000

Target investor price (1%) £104,800

Gross yield 6.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.7×

Monthly cashflow £190/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 4.2%

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).