Sold STC Terraced

17 DUNBAR ROAD

SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH PO4 8EX

3 beds Listed 29 Oct 2011 (-5341d)

£134,995

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Property details

Last sold

£134,000 Feb 2012

Local average

£277,794 (-51.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,117 of 33,755)

Street crime

340 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • £1000 BUYER'S INCENTIVE AVAILABLE (subject to terms and conditions)
  • IN NEED OF MODERNISATION
  • THREE BEDROOM
  • TERRACED FAMILY HOME
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
  • ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
  • REQUESTED LOCATION
  • VIEWING RECOMMENDED.

Additional details

Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
Southsea welcomes to the market this three bedroom terraced home, in need of modernisation, situated in the requested location of Dunbar Road. This spacious family home benefits from two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, upstairs shower room and separate WC and an enclosed rear garden.


DESCRIPTION
Fox & Sons Southsea welcome to the market this three bedroom terraced home, in need of modernisation, situated in the requested location of Dunbar Road. This spacious family home benefits from two reception rooms, fitted kitchen, upstairs shower room and separate WC and an enclosed rear garden. An internal viewing comes highly recommended to fully appreciate what this property has to offer.

Entrance 
Smooth ceiling, dimplex heater, stairs to landing with under stairs recess and cupboard and doors into:

Reception Room 9' 92" x 14' 19" into bay ( 5.08m x 4.75m into bay )
Textured ceiling, double glazed bay window to front elevation and dimplex heater.

Kitchen 10' 38" x 7' 68" ( 4.01m x 3.86m )
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear elevation, fitted range of wall and base units, inset stainless steel sink with drainer, space for cooker, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Reception Room 13' 7" x 9' 44" ( 4.14m x 3.86m )
Textured ceiling, double glazed window to rear elevation and dimplex heater.

Landing 
Smooth ceiling and doors to:

Bedroom One 11' 29" x 13' 32" ( 4.09m x 4.78m )
Double glazed window to front elevation and built- in cupboard.

Bedroom Two 11' 46" x 9' 47" ( 4.52m x 3.94m )
Double glazed window to rear elevation and dimplex heater.

Bedroom Three 9' 86" x 7' 71" ( 4.93m x 3.94m )
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear elevation and dimplex heater.

Shower Room 
Smooth ceiling, spot lighting, obscure double glazed to side elevation, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and tiled surrounds.

W C 
Obscure double glazed window to side elevation and low level WC.

Rear Garden 
Courtyard style garden with shed to rear and outside tap.



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. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
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

Southsea

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 31926760

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 02/02/2012 (14 years ago) £134,000

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
68 MIDDLESEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EG £238,000 23/01/2026 Terraced
Same street 25 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £295,000 12/01/2026 Terraced
146 EASTNEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8DY £270,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
34 SUFFOLK ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EJ £178,000 18/12/2025 Terraced
71 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EY £240,500 17/12/2025 Terraced
9 ROSETTA ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8JY £250,000 14/11/2025 Terraced
1 TRANMERE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HP £238,000 07/11/2025 Terraced
17 GURNEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HA £225,000 22/08/2025 Terraced
Same street 39 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £265,000 30/06/2025 Terraced
56 ESSEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8DG £313,000 30/06/2025 Terraced
Same street 9 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £296,500 09/05/2025 Terraced
47 KINGSLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HJ £213,000 31/03/2025 Terraced
1 HESTER ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HB £325,000 26/03/2025 Terraced
49 ESSEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8DG £272,500 21/03/2025 Terraced
16 ROSETTA ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8JY £210,000 11/12/2023 Terraced
92 KINGSLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HL £285,000 22/11/2023 Terraced
26 GLASGOW ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HR £255,000 06/11/2023 Terraced
1 GLASGOW ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HR £280,000 03/11/2023 Terraced
14 SUFFOLK ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EJ £260,000 25/10/2023 Terraced
88 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EY £273,500 11/10/2023 Terraced
76 KINGSLEY ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8HL £238,000 13/09/2023 Terraced
34 BERTIE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8JX £225,500 27/07/2023 Terraced
52 SUFFOLK ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EJ £188,000 19/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 5 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £235,000 14/07/2023 Terraced
Same street 54 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £230,000 13/01/2023 Terraced
Same street 38 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £256,500 18/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 31 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £330,000 02/08/2022 Terraced
Same street 46 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £265,000 05/01/2022 Terraced
Same street 9 DUNBAR ROAD, MILTON, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO4 8EX £275,000 27/09/2021 Terraced

Street average: £272,000 (9 sales)

Area average: £248,900 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.6%
10y growth 24.8%

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

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 15.5%
10y (index) 41.3%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Scissors 0.1 miles
Shop South Coast Carpets 0.1 miles
Bus stop Bransbury Park 0.1 miles
Bus stop The White House 0.1 miles
Hospital St James Hospital 0.5 miles
Hospital The Orchards 0.5 miles
University University of Portsmouth - Langstone Campus 0.6 miles
University University of Portsmouth 0.7 miles
Train station Fratton 0.9 miles
Train station Portsmouth and Southsea 1.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 139
Anti-social behaviour 43
Other theft 31
Shoplifting 23
Criminal damage and arson 22
Vehicle crime 22
Public order 21
Drugs 15
Burglary 8
Other crime 6
Possession of weapons 5
Bicycle theft 2
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 340

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
Milton Park Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 17 Jul 2024
Mary Rose Academy Other 0.1 miles Outstanding — 11 Nov 2013
Meon Junior School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Feb 2014
Meon Infant School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 9 Feb 2023
Wimborne Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 30 Jul 2023

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 Flat, Halliday Crescent, PO4 £1,100/mo 3 0.44 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.81%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500
Target investor price (1%) £110,000
Gross yield 9.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 10.2×
Monthly cashflow £433/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 13.3%
  • 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).