54B
MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE PO12 4QX
£239,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
117 m²
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£236,000 Jun 2014
Price per m²
£2,051/m²
Local average
£303,656 (-21%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (13,607 of 33,755)
Street crime
175 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- SPACIOUS SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
- SUPERBLY PRESENTED
- THREE BEDROOMS
- 17' KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
- TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
- DOUBLE GLAZED CONSERVATORY
- CLOAKROOM
- BATH/SHOWER ROOM 10'1 x 6'4
- DETACHED GARAGE + OFF ROAD PARKING
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
ENTRANCE HALL
18'4 (5.58 m) x 8'6 (2.59 m), UPVC double glazed front door and adjoining windows, radiator, stairs to first floor with cupboard under, door to:-
CLOAKROOM
WC with concealed cistern, wash basin, wood flooring, UPVC double glazed window to side.
LIVING ROOM
16'7 (5.04 m) x 12'10 (3.93 m), stone fireplace with multi-fuel burner fitted, two radiators, coving to ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to front, double doors opening to:-
DINING ROOM
11'11 (3.64 m) x 11'3 (3.42 m), radiator, coving to ceiling, door to hallway, sliding patio door opening to:-
CONSERVATORY
8'9 (2.66 m) x 8'6 (2.59 m), double glazed French doors opening to garden, polycarbonate roofing, tiled flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
17'1 (5.19 m) x 11'1 (3.36m) narrowing to 10' (3.04 m), fitted with range of base and wall units, recently installed granite worktops, tiled splashbacks, inset stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for upright fridge/freezer, space for range style cooker, UPVC double glazed window to side and rear, double glazed French doors to garden, engineered wood flooring, wall mounted Vaillant gas fired combination boiler, space for table and chairs.
SPACIOUS LANDING
Fitted cupboard, UPVC double glazed window to side, access to loft space.
BEDROOM ONE
13'1 (3.97 m) x 10'6 (3.2 m), full length range of fitted wardrobes, coving to ceiling, radiator, UPVC double glazed window to front.
BEDROOM TWO
12' (3.65 m) x 11'4 (3.45 m), radiator, coving to ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to front.
BEDROOM THREE
10'2 (3.09 m) x 9'9 (2.97 m) maximum, UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, coving to ceiling.
BATH/SHOWER ROOM
10'1 (3.06 m) x 6'4 (1.92 m), fitted with white suite comprising panelled bath with shower mixer taps and tiled splashbacks, WC with concealed cistern, pedestal wash basin, corner shower cubicle. Ladder style chrome radiator, coving to ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to rear.
REAR GARDEN
Enclosed, circular paved patio, flower border, lawn, rear pedestrian access. To the side of the property is a timber shed and outside tap.
DETACHED GARAGE
Up and over door, power and light, storage in eaves, personal door to rear garden.
FRONT GARDEN
Block paved driveway, low level wall, wrought iron gates, lawn, shrub borders.
NB
All measurements are approximate. Floor plans not to scale, for guidance purposes only.
WE CANNOT CONFIRM THAT APPLIANCES REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS HAVE BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED OR OPERATE SATISFACTORILY.
Listed by
Gosport
Fairhalls
Reference: 42833800
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 17/02/2014
Expiry date: 16/02/2024 (expired)
Current heating cost: £656/year
Potential heating cost: £567/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,550
Recommendations
- Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #8261449
Property Details
Street: 54b Melville Road
Town: GOSPORT
Postcode: PO12 4QX
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows
Certificate Issued: 18/07/2011
Work Completed: 14/06/2011
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #3104537
Property Details
Street: 54b Melville Road
Town: GOSPORT
Postcode: PO12 4QX
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 10/10/2005
Work Completed: 12/09/2005
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 | 26/06/2014 (11 years ago) | £236,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 FIELDMORE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RB | £185,225 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QY | £235,000 | 27/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 43 FISGARD ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HG | £195,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 26 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £210,000 | 20/06/2025 | Terraced |
| 13 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QY | £335,000 | 29/05/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 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 |
| Same street 54 THE COTTAGE MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £197,000 | 18/07/2024 | Terraced |
| 10 FOXLEA GARDENS, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JD | £220,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FISGARD ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HG | £210,000 | 01/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 GROVE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JH | £248,000 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 8 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £190,000 | 01/08/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 30 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £200,000 | 19/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 33 FISGARD ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HG | £335,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 35 TEWKESBURY AVENUE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JA | £280,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 DORRIEN ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RA | £230,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 37 GROVE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JH | £267,500 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 54 VALE GROVE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PS | £294,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 FOXLEA GARDENS, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JD | £236,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 47 FISGARD ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HG | £245,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 75 ROTHESAY ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PT | £262,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 22 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £200,000 | 20/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 30 COOMBE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JB | £240,000 | 14/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 34 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QZ | £205,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 5 DORRIEN ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RA | £250,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 49 GROVE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JH | £183,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 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: £245,038 (19 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Gosport. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Gosport. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gosport.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Portsmouth: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Melville Road | 0.0 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 | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 13 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 175 |
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
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).