Sold Semi-detached

12 IBSEN CLOSE

FAREHAM, WHITELEY, HAMPSHIRE PO15 7ED

3 beds 2 baths 764 sq ft Listed 6 Jan 2017 (-3458d)

£250,000

Reduced on 2 Mar 2017

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (PO15 7ED)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 IBSEN CLOSE, FAREHAM, WHITELEY, HAMPSHIRE PO15 7ED |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 71 m² |
| Last sold | £96,000 Oct 1998 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 12/02/2027

### Recommendations
- W2 (6,000)
- E (20)
- G (450)
- I (3,000)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0150-2807-7227-9093-2251)

## Description

**** **** Beals Whiteley are pleased to offer this 3 bedroom semi detached house in the popular area Sweethills. The property offers good size accommodation laid out over two floors. One the ground there is a lounge with a bay window and fireplace and a arc leading to the dining area. At the rear of the property there is a conservatory overlooking the rear garden and woodland beyond. On the first floor there are 2 double and 1 single and a family bathroom. The rear garden is not overlooked and backs onto wood land. There is a garage at the rear with parking in front.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** ****

**CLOAKROOM** **** Window to the front.

**LOUNGE** **13' 5" x 13' 4" (4.09m x 4.06m)** Window to the front.

**DINING** **AREA** **9' 1" x 8' 6" (2.77m x 2.59m)** Doors to conservatory.

**CONSERVATORY** **11' 6" x 9' 3" (3.51m x 2.82m)** Windows and doors overlooking the rear garden.

**KITCHEN** **9' 2" x 7' 7" (2.79m x 2.31m)** Doors to the conservatory

**BEDROOM** **10' 11" x 8' 9" (3.33m x 2.67m)** Window to the front and En-suite shower room.

**BEDROOM** **10' 1" x 8' 9" (3.07m x 2.67m)** Window to the rear.

**BEDROOM** **7' 6" x 5' 10" (2.29m x 1.78m)** Window to the front.

**BATHROOM** **6' 2" x 5' 6" (1.88m x 1.68m)** Window to rear.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/63895619/745089) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #17204490
- **Address:** 12 Ibsen Close, Whiteley, PO15 7ED
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/03/2026
- **Work Completed:** 20/02/2026
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 IBSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ED | £96,000 | 23/10/1998 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 WELLS CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HP | £330,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 7 DEFOE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7JF | £335,000 | 11/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 40 THYME AVENUE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7NA | £325,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 34 ANDERSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ER | £308,750 | 30/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BARRIE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HN | £345,000 | 19/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 6D TIMOR CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7EE | £360,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 AUSTEN GARDENS, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HW | £357,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 ANDERSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ER | £325,000 | 23/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 ANDERSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ER | £330,000 | 20/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 OAK COPPICE ROAD, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7GU | £346,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WELLS CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HP | £312,500 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 MAPLE RISE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7GT | £295,000 | 30/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 2 DEFOE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7JF | £300,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 17 AUSTEN GARDENS, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HW | £243,000 | 02/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 18 IBSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ED | £310,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 DEFOE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7JF | £305,000 | 12/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 OAK COPPICE ROAD, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7GU | £295,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £310,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £319,516 (16 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £326,162 (26 Semi-detached, PO15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -23.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,092/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,213/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,334/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:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £151,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £121,300

*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:** £3,521/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.8%
- **10y growth:** 21.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Fareham; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.7%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

71 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£96,000 Oct 1998

Price per m²

£3,521/m²

Local average

£326,162 (-23.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,365 of 33,755)

Street crime

64 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

SEMI DETACHED HOUSE
3 BEDROOMS
LOUNGE/DINER
INDEPENDENT KITCHEN
CONSERVATORY
EN SUITE SHOWER
FAMILY BATHROOM
GARAGE WITH PARKING IN FRONT
REAR GARDEN
SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

** Beals Whiteley are pleased to offer this 3 bedroom semi detached house in the popular area Sweethills. The property offers good size accommodation laid out over two floors. One the ground there is a lounge with a bay window and fireplace and a arc leading to the dining area. At the rear of the property there is a conservatory overlooking the rear garden and woodland beyond. On the first floor there are 2 double and 1 single and a family bathroom. The rear garden is not overlooked and backs onto wood land. There is a garage at the rear with parking in front.

ENTRANCE HALL

CLOAKROOM Window to the front.

LOUNGE 13' 5" x 13' 4" (4.09m x 4.06m) Window to the front.

DINING AREA 9' 1" x 8' 6" (2.77m x 2.59m) Doors to conservatory.

CONSERVATORY 11' 6" x 9' 3" (3.51m x 2.82m) Windows and doors overlooking the rear garden.

KITCHEN 9' 2" x 7' 7" (2.79m x 2.31m) Doors to the conservatory

BEDROOM 10' 11" x 8' 9" (3.33m x 2.67m) Window to the front and En-suite shower room.

BEDROOM 10' 1" x 8' 9" (3.07m x 2.67m) Window to the rear.

BEDROOM 7' 6" x 5' 10" (2.29m x 1.78m) Window to the front.

BATHROOM 6' 2" x 5' 6" (1.88m x 1.68m)** Window to rear.

Listed by

Whiteley

Beals

Reference: 63895619

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/02/2017

Expiry date: 12/02/2027

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

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (20)
Upgrade heating controls (450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
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

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #17204490 Recent

Property Details

Street: 12 Ibsen Close

Town: Whiteley

Postcode: PO15 7ED

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 15/03/2026

Work Completed: 20/02/2026

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/10/1998 (27 years ago)	£96,000	—

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
5 WELLS CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HP	£330,000	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
7 DEFOE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7JF	£335,000	11/12/2025	Semi-detached
40 THYME AVENUE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7NA	£325,000	14/11/2025	Semi-detached
34 ANDERSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ER	£308,750	30/07/2025	Semi-detached
9 BARRIE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HN	£345,000	19/10/2023	Semi-detached
6D TIMOR CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7EE	£360,000	01/12/2022	Semi-detached
21 AUSTEN GARDENS, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HW	£357,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
14 ANDERSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ER	£325,000	23/09/2022	Semi-detached
10 ANDERSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ER	£330,000	20/06/2022	Semi-detached
25 OAK COPPICE ROAD, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7GU	£346,000	14/04/2022	Semi-detached
3 WELLS CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HP	£312,500	01/02/2022	Semi-detached
8 MAPLE RISE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7GT	£295,000	30/11/2021	Semi-detached
2 DEFOE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7JF	£300,000	05/11/2021	Semi-detached
17 AUSTEN GARDENS, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7HW	£243,000	02/11/2021	Semi-detached
Same street 18 IBSEN CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7ED	£310,000	27/08/2021	Semi-detached
8 DEFOE CLOSE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7JF	£305,000	12/08/2021	Semi-detached
26 OAK COPPICE ROAD, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7GU	£295,000	30/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £310,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £319,516 (16 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11.8%

10y growth 21.7%

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

1y (index) 3.4%

5y (index) 17.2%

10y (index) 39.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,092/mo

Realistic £1,213/mo

Optimistic £1,334/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Fareham.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Portsmouth: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Buchan Avenue	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Timor Close	0.2 miles
Shop	Tesco	0.5 miles
Train station	Swanwick	0.7 miles
Shop	The Barber Shop	0.8 miles
Train station	Bursledon	2.1 miles
University	Waterfront Campus	6.0 miles
Hospital	Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre	6.3 miles
University	Boldrewood Innovation Campus	7.3 miles
Hospital	Forton Medical Centre	7.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	20
Anti-social behaviour	14
Shoplifting	9
Criminal damage and arson	8
Vehicle crime	5
Public order	4
Other theft	2
Bicycle theft	1
Robbery	1
Total incidents	64

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
Whiteley Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Outstanding — 12 Sep 2024
Fair Ways School	Other	0.9 miles	Good — 10 May 2022
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2015
Park Gate Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 3 Nov 2017
King's Academy Lord Wilson	Other	1.4 miles	Good — 19 Sep 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.49%

Max investor price (0.8%) £151,625

Target investor price (1%) £121,300

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).