Let Terraced

78 WALDEN ROAD

PORTSMOUTH, STAMSHAW, PORTSMOUTH PO2 8PJ

3 beds 1 baths 840 sq ft Listed 26 Nov 2024 (-564d)

£1,400 pcm

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for rent (PO2 8PJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 78 WALDEN ROAD, PORTSMOUTH, STAMSHAW, PORTSMOUTH PO2 8PJ |
| Price | £1,400 pcm |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 78 m² |
| Last sold | £141,500 May 2015 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 29/01/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £732/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,950

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- T2 (£400 - £900)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O3 (£1,000 - £1,400)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8308-5303-4229-3477-5953)

## Description

As you step inside, you will find two generously-sized reception rooms,

a well-appointed kitchen, equipped to cater for all your culinary needs.

The sleeping accommodation consists of three spacious bedrooms, providing ample space for a family. A family bathroom, on the ground floor of the property, serves these rooms.

This house is ideally suited for families, offering a comfortable living arrangement in a friendly neighbourhood. The location is a real asset, with local amenities easily accessible and contributing to a lifestyle of convenience.

Indulge in the comforts of this terraced house and create wonderful memories. We invite you to experience the potential of this home first-hand, call today to book your viewing appointment. To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/155388251/609527) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

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## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,226/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,362/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,498/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 End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2 | £1,550/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,563/mo (4 listings)**

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,550/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 1328.6%
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,364/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4033%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). 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:** £18/m²

## 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

Floor area

78 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Deprivation

Decile 4 (11,446 of 33,755)

Street crime

342 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Terraced House
Three Bedrooms
Two Reception Rooms
Double Glazing
Gas Central Heating
Recently Refurbished
Available NOW

Additional details

Heating: Gas
Accessibility: No wheelchair access
Parking: On street
Garden: Patio

Description

We are delighted to present this charming terraced house, available for rent in Portsmouth. This property offers a beautifully balanced living accommodation and is neutrally decorated throughout, exuding a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

As you step inside, you will find two generously-sized reception rooms,
a well-appointed kitchen, equipped to cater for all your culinary needs.

The sleeping accommodation consists of three spacious bedrooms, providing ample space for a family. A family bathroom, on the ground floor of the property, serves these rooms.

This house is ideally suited for families, offering a comfortable living arrangement in a friendly neighbourhood. The location is a real asset, with local amenities easily accessible and contributing to a lifestyle of convenience.

Indulge in the comforts of this terraced house and create wonderful memories. We invite you to experience the potential of this home first-hand, call today to book your viewing appointment. To check broadband and mobile phone coverage please visit Ofcom here ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/advice/ofcom-checker

Listed by

Portsmouth

Arun Estates

Reference: 155388251

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 29/01/2025. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 30/01/2015

Expiry date: 29/01/2025 (expired)

Current heating cost: £732/year

Potential heating cost: £495/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,950

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (£400 - £900)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

Energy Performanc...

Rental Range

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

Low £1,226/mo

Realistic £1,362/mo

Optimistic £1,498/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 PO2 8PJ

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Stamshaw School	0.0 miles
Bus stop	Twyford Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Widley Food & Wine	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	0.2 miles
Train station	Hilsea	1.3 miles
Train station	Portsmouth and Southsea	1.6 miles
University	Careers and Employability Service	1.8 miles
University	St Andrew's Court Information Centre	1.8 miles
Hospital	Forton Medical Centre	2.9 miles
Hospital	Elmleigh Hospital	5.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	114
Shoplifting	45
Vehicle crime	40
Anti-social behaviour	34
Public order	29
Criminal damage and arson	25
Other theft	18
Drugs	12
Other crime	9
Burglary	7
Possession of weapons	4
Robbery	3
Bicycle theft	2
Total incidents	342

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
Stamshaw Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 15 Jan 2024
The Harbour School	Other	0.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Stamshaw Infant Academy	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Jan 2015
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 Jun 2024
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

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 End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2	£1,550/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2	£1,550/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2	£1,550/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Stamshaw Road, PO2	£1,600/mo	3	0.32 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,563/mo (4 listings)