Sold STC Terraced

3 LIME GROVE

PORTSMOUTH, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH PO6 4DG

3 beds 1 baths 73 m² Listed 13 May 2019 (-2636d)

£210,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (PO6 4DG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 LIME GROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH PO6 4DG |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £257,500 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 08/05/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £491/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,740

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- E (£15)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8881-6725-7260-9661-2902)

## Description

The Property

Three bedroom staggered terrace home with modern kitchen and family bathroom. Off road parking open plan living with conservatory. Book viewings 24/7 with Purplebricks, do not miss out on this home book viewings now.

The kitchen is to front elevation and the outlook is the top of Hempsted Green, with modern wall and floor mounted kitchen units.

The living is open plan with a lounge dining room and conservatory which leads directly out to a private sunny aspect rear garden.

Upstairs is three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom including; bath with shower over, hand wash basin and W.C.

Outside to the rear is a private sunny aspect rear garden, with a patio area, lawn and off road parking which is accessed from the rear with vehicular access.

For further information please call Local Property Expert Emma Poland on 07471 896671.

Kitchen

8'7" x 9'1"

Double glazed window to front elevation with out look over Hempsted Green, a selection of wall and floor mounted modern kitchen units.

W.C.

Double glazed window to front elevation with W.C. and hand wash basin.

Lounge/Dining Room

16'3" x 18'3"

Double glazed window and double doors to rear elevation and conservatory. Wooden flooring, stairs to upper level and fitted storage.

Conservatory

10'11" x 12'8"

Double doors to rear elevation and the private sunny aspect rear garden. The conservatory adds great value to this home with the extra living and dining to original floor space.

Bedroom One

13'10" x 10'1"

Double glazed window to front elevation out look to Hempsted Green. Fully fitted wardrobes and modern decor.

Bedroom Two

10' x 10'8"

Double glazed window to rear elevation with fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Three

8'1" x 7'7"

Double glazed window to rear elevation with fitted storage.

Bathroom

6'2" x 6'1"

Double glazed window to front elevation, the bathroom includes a modern white bathroom suite; bath with shower over and glass screen, hand wash basin and W.C.

Rear Garden

Outside to the rear is a private sunny aspect rear garden, with a patio area, lawn and off road parking which is accessed from the rear with vehicular access.(As pictured)

Off Road Parking

Location

North Harbour for shopping with Super Markets and Coffee shops with a selection of restaurants.

Local Transport includes Portchester Train Station 1.7 miles and Cosham Station 1.9 miles. Buses to Portsmouth, Southsea and Fareham in the surrounding roads.

A selection of local schools, children's play areas and green fields.

Queen Alexandra Hospital 1.8 miles.

## Property Photos

- ![The Property](/listings/photos/71659825/976764) - The Property
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/71659825/976767) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/71659825/976769) - Lounge/Dining Room
- ![Lounge/Dining Room](/listings/photos/71659825/976771) - Lounge/Dining Room
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/71659825/976773) - Conservatory
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/71659825/976775) - Conservatory
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/71659825/976776) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/71659825/976778) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/71659825/976781) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/71659825/976782) - Bathroom
- ![Rear View](/listings/photos/71659825/976784) - Rear View
- ![Rear View](/listings/photos/71659825/976786) - Rear View
- ![Local Area](/listings/photos/71659825/976788) - Local Area

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/71659825/976790) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/71659825/976792) - epc

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #4457996
- **Address:** 3 Lime Grove, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DG
- **Certificate Issued:** 12/02/2007
- **Work Completed:** 22/01/2007
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DG | £257,500 | 06/02/2026 | Terraced |
| 3 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DG | £206,000 | 20/08/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 109 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BZ | £230,000 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 2A TARLETON ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BD | £290,000 | 28/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 19 COLESBOURNE ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DZ | £215,000 | 10/04/2024 | Terraced |
| 61 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DQ | £260,000 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 165 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BZ | £240,000 | 23/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 157 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH | £240,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 139 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH | £224,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 156 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH | £260,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 56 DORMINGTON ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BU | £255,000 | 09/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 COLESBOURNE ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DZ | £255,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 93 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DQ | £220,000 | 31/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 SEVERN CLOSE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BB | £265,000 | 14/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 157 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH | £215,000 | 30/05/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 18 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DG | £280,000 | 27/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 67 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BX | £180,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 33 WINCHCOMBE ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BA | £242,000 | 01/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 45 DORMINGTON ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BT | £192,500 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 36 DORMINGTON ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BU | £195,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 48 LEDBURY ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BS | £195,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 134 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DE | £170,000 | 11/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 COLLINGTON CRESCENT, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BH | £217,500 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £280,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £228,050 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £897,250 (38 Terraced, PO6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -76.6%

## 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

## 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 Semi-Detached House, Deerhurst Crescent, PO6 | £1,480/mo | 3 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bredenbury Crescent, PO6 | £450/mo | 3 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Mousehole Road, PO6 | £1,580/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Walsingham Close, PO6 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Clacton Road, PO6 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,302/mo (5 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.7% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £185,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £148,000

*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 £1,480/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 8.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 11.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £480/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 9.5%

*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:** £2,877/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 351.3%
- **10y growth:** 383.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Portsmouth; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 42.1%

## 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

73 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£257,500 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£2,877/m²

Local average

£897,250 (-76.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,855 of 33,755)

Street crime

170 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Off Road Parking
Modern Kitchen
Downstairs W.C
Lounge Dining Room
Three Bedroom Staggered Terraced House
Conservatory
Modern Family Bathroom
Double Glazed And Central Heating
Private Sunny Aspect Rear Garden With Parking

Additional details

Heating: Gas central
Parking: Driveway
Garden: Private garden

Description

The Property
Three bedroom staggered terrace home with modern kitchen and family bathroom. Off road parking open plan living with conservatory. Book viewings 24/7 with Purplebricks, do not miss out on this home book viewings now.

The kitchen is to front elevation and the outlook is the top of Hempsted Green, with modern wall and floor mounted kitchen units.

The living is open plan with a lounge dining room and conservatory which leads directly out to a private sunny aspect rear garden.

Upstairs is three bedrooms and a modern family bathroom including; bath with shower over, hand wash basin and W.C.

Outside to the rear is a private sunny aspect rear garden, with a patio area, lawn and off road parking which is accessed from the rear with vehicular access.

For further information please call Local Property Expert Emma Poland on 07471 896671.

Kitchen
8'7" x 9'1"
Double glazed window to front elevation with out look over Hempsted Green, a selection of wall and floor mounted modern kitchen units.

W.C.
Double glazed window to front elevation with W.C. and hand wash basin.

Lounge/Dining Room
16'3" x 18'3"
Double glazed window and double doors to rear elevation and conservatory. Wooden flooring, stairs to upper level and fitted storage.

Conservatory
10'11" x 12'8"
Double doors to rear elevation and the private sunny aspect rear garden. The conservatory adds great value to this home with the extra living and dining to original floor space.

Bedroom One
13'10" x 10'1"
Double glazed window to front elevation out look to Hempsted Green. Fully fitted wardrobes and modern decor.

Bedroom Two
10' x 10'8"
Double glazed window to rear elevation with fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom Three
8'1" x 7'7"
Double glazed window to rear elevation with fitted storage.

Bathroom
6'2" x 6'1"
Double glazed window to front elevation, the bathroom includes a modern white bathroom suite; bath with shower over and glass screen, hand wash basin and W.C.

Rear Garden
Outside to the rear is a private sunny aspect rear garden, with a patio area, lawn and off road parking which is accessed from the rear with vehicular access.(As pictured)

Off Road Parking
Off Road Parking

Location
North Harbour for shopping with Super Markets and Coffee shops with a selection of restaurants.
Local Transport includes Portchester Train Station 1.7 miles and Cosham Station 1.9 miles. Buses to Portsmouth, Southsea and Fareham in the surrounding roads.
A selection of local schools, children's play areas and green fields.
Queen Alexandra Hospital 1.8 miles.

Listed by

covering Meridian

Purplebricks

Reference: 71659825

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 09/05/2019

Expiry date: 08/05/2029

Current heating cost: £491/year

Potential heating cost: £318/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,740

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

epc

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #4457996

Property Details

Street: 3 Lime Grove

Town: PORTSMOUTH

Postcode: PO6 4DG

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 12/02/2007

Work Completed: 22/01/2007

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

25% since 2019

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	06/02/2026 (5 months ago)	£257,500	+25%
Sold	20/08/2019 (6 years ago)	£206,000	—

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
109 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BZ	£230,000	05/12/2025	Terraced
2A TARLETON ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BD	£290,000	28/11/2025	Terraced
19 COLESBOURNE ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DZ	£215,000	10/04/2024	Terraced
61 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DQ	£260,000	08/12/2023	Terraced
165 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BZ	£240,000	23/10/2023	Terraced
157 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH	£240,000	25/08/2023	Terraced
139 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH	£224,000	05/05/2023	Terraced
156 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH	£260,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
56 DORMINGTON ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BU	£255,000	09/12/2022	Terraced
21 COLESBOURNE ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DZ	£255,000	11/11/2022	Terraced
93 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DQ	£220,000	31/10/2022	Terraced
4 SEVERN CLOSE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BB	£265,000	14/07/2022	Terraced
157 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DH	£215,000	30/05/2022	Terraced
Same street 18 LIME GROVE, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DG	£280,000	27/05/2022	Terraced
67 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BX	£180,000	22/04/2022	Terraced
33 WINCHCOMBE ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BA	£242,000	01/04/2022	Terraced
45 DORMINGTON ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BT	£192,500	11/02/2022	Terraced
36 DORMINGTON ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BU	£195,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
48 LEDBURY ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BS	£195,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
134 LEOMINSTER ROAD, PAULSGROVE, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4DE	£170,000	11/02/2022	Terraced
16 COLLINGTON CRESCENT, PORTSMOUTH, PO6 4BH	£217,500	28/01/2022	Terraced

Street average: £280,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £228,050 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 351.3%

10y growth 383.8%

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

1y (index) 0.9%

5y (index) 15.2%

10y (index) 42.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,230/mo

Realistic £1,367/mo

Optimistic £1,504/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Portsmouth.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PO6 4DG

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Winchcombe Road	0.2 miles
Shop	One Stop	0.3 miles
Shop	Spar	0.3 miles
Train station	Portchester	1.4 miles
Train station	Cosham	1.4 miles
University	Careers and Employability Service	4.0 miles
University	St Andrew's Court Information Centre	4.0 miles
Hospital	Forton Medical Centre	4.3 miles
Hospital	Elmleigh Hospital	5.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	95
Public order	18
Shoplifting	12
Criminal damage and arson	10
Anti-social behaviour	9
Other theft	8
Drugs	6
Burglary	3
Possession of weapons	3
Robbery	2
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Other crime	1
Total incidents	170

Within 1 mile during May 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 Paul's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2018
Beacon View Primary Academy	Primary	0.4 miles	Requires improvement — 15 Nov 2022
The Victory Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Castle View Academy	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 21 Sep 2022
The Wymering School	Other	1.0 miles	— (No rating)

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 Semi-Detached House, Deerhurst Crescent, PO6	£1,480/mo	3	0.39 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Bredenbury Crescent, PO6	£450/mo	3	0.45 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Mousehole Road, PO6	£1,580/mo	3	0.65 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Walsingham Close, PO6	£1,450/mo	3	0.65 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Clacton Road, PO6	£1,550/mo	3	0.8 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,302/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.7%

Max investor price (0.8%) £185,000

Target investor price (1%) £148,000

Gross yield 8.5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 11.8×

Monthly cashflow £480/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 9.5%

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).

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