Sold End of terrace

8 ROOKSBURY CROFT

HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE PO9 5HU

2 beds 1 baths 743 sq ft Listed 4 Jul 2025 (-337d)

£260,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

69 m²

Council tax band

A

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£245,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£3,768/m²

Local average

£253,108 (+2.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,899 of 33,755)

Street crime

273 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Renovated End of Terrace House
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Spacious Rear Garden with Fruit Trees & Lawn
  • Newly Fitted Kitchen
  • Potential to Extend (STPP)

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Accessibility
No wheelchair access
Parking
Yes
Garden
Front garden, Back garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
End of terrace house close to local amenities, schools, transport links, and the scenic Staunton Country Park. Two bedrooms, newly fitted kitchen, lovely rear garden and potential to extend to the side (STPP).


DESCRIPTION
This beautifully renovated two-bedroom end-terrace home is ideal for first-time buyers, offering stylish and comfortable living in a convenient location close to local amenities, schools, transport links, and the scenic Staunton Country Park. The property features a bright and modern lounge with a large bay window to the front, and a newly fitted kitchen complete with a built-in oven and hob, plus space for additional appliances. Upstairs, there are two generous double bedrooms and a family shower room. The spacious rear garden is a standout feature, boasting a well-maintained lawn, mature shrubs and fruit trees - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With ample street parking and excellent potential to extend to the side or rear (subject to planning permission), this home combines charm, practicality, and future potential in a sought-after setting.

Entrance Hall 
Via UPVC door. Laminate floor.

Lounge 15' 1" into bay x 10' 5" max ( 4.60m into bay x 3.17m max )
Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Laminate floor, radiator.

Kitchen 13' 6" x 7' 1" ( 4.11m x 2.16m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Double glazed doors to rear and side aspects. Range of wall and base units with work surface over, incorporating one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap over. Pantry, built-in oven and hob with extractor hood over. Space for appliances.

Sun Room 8' 6" x 6' 3" ( 2.59m x 1.91m )
Double glazed windows and door to rear and side aspects. Polycarbonate roofing. Space for appliances.

First Floor Landing 
Double glazed window to side aspect.

Bedroom One 12' 2" + recess x 10' 1" ( 3.71m + recess x 3.07m )
Double glazed window to front aspect. Built-in wardrobe, radiator.

Bedroom Two 10' 9" x 10' 5" ( 3.28m x 3.17m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom 
Low level WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Radiator.

Outside 

Front Garden 
Edged by mature hedging, laid to lawn with pathway leading to front door.

Rear Garden 
Laid to lawn and patio with mature hedges, shrubs and fruit trees.



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

Waterlooville

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 164184107

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/03/2025

Current heating cost: £540/year

Potential heating cost: £498/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • 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

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/01/2026 (4 months ago) £245,000

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
4 EXBURY ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5JA £247,000 28/11/2025 Terraced
3 MARLDELL CLOSE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5LG £250,000 29/09/2023 Terraced
Same street 16 ROOKSBURY CROFT, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HU £260,000 07/07/2023 Terraced
30 CRAWLEY AVENUE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5JH £318,000 11/05/2023 Terraced
11 NURSLING CRESCENT, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5SR £215,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
12 BROADMERE AVENUE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HX £250,000 28/04/2023 Terraced
2 BILLY LAWN AVENUE, LEIGH PARK, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HJ £290,000 06/10/2022 Terraced
221 HIGH LAWN WAY, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5BU £250,000 29/07/2022 Terraced
27 MILLBROOK DRIVE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5JT £250,000 30/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 19 ROOKSBURY CROFT, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HU £270,000 17/06/2022 Terraced
31 MOORGREEN ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5RZ £289,995 17/06/2022 Terraced
Same street 24 ROOKSBURY CROFT, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HU £300,000 27/04/2022 Terraced
56 KNIGHTWOOD AVENUE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5SB £220,000 21/03/2022 Terraced
26 EXBURY ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5JA £276,000 20/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 9 ROOKSBURY CROFT, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HU £227,000 14/01/2022 Terraced
20 SHERFIELD AVENUE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HT £250,000 16/12/2021 Terraced
37 MOORGREEN ROAD, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5RZ £250,000 10/12/2021 Terraced
28 CRAWLEY AVENUE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5JH £250,000 09/12/2021 Terraced
52 OAKSHOTT DRIVE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5SN £240,500 18/10/2021 Terraced
26 BILLY LAWN AVENUE, LEIGH PARK, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5HJ £247,000 29/09/2021 Terraced
66 KNIGHTWOOD AVENUE, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE, PO9 5SB £245,500 23/08/2021 Terraced

Street average: £264,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £255,235 (17 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.1%
10y growth 28.1%

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

1y (index) 2.7%
5y (index) 16.7%
10y (index) 44.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,018/mo
Realistic £1,131/mo
Optimistic £1,244/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Havant.

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
Shop Family Shopper 0.1 miles
Bus stop Forestside Avenue 0.1 miles
Bus stop Oakshott Drive 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Hospital Elmleigh Hospital 0.8 miles
Hospital Oak Park Community Clinic 0.9 miles
Train station Havant 1.1 miles
Train station Warblington 1.2 miles
University University of Portsmouth - Langstone Campus 5.9 miles
University Rodney Road Centre 6.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 127
Anti-social behaviour 31
Criminal damage and arson 28
Public order 21
Shoplifting 17
Other theft 14
Burglary 8
Drugs 6
Other crime 6
Vehicle crime 6
Possession of weapons 5
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 273

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Front Lawn Primary Academy Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 21 Jun 2023
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 4 Oct 2011
Havant Academy Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 3 Jul 2015
St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 21 Nov 2021
Riders Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.44%
Max investor price (0.8%) £141,375
Target investor price (1%) £113,100
  • 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).