# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (PO5 1RT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14 LIVINGSTONE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH PO5 1RT | | Price | £775,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 160 m² | | Last sold | £740,000 Mar 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £2,623/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,600 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0047-2180-0567-2427-9071) ## Description ** View our 360 DEGREE VIRTUAL TOUR ** We have pleasure in marketing for sale this outstanding VICTORIAN semi-detached residence situated in one of Southsea's highly requested CONSERVATION areas just north of the fashionable Albert Road district. With a flair for interior design, our clients have beautifully transformed and reconfigured the layout of almost 2,000 sq.ft (183.3 sq.m) spanning three floors into a WONDERFUL family home of high quality. Still retaining many of its original features, the accommodation comprises; reception hall with stained glass window, Amtico flooring, stunning return staircase and door to useful BASEMENT storage area, living room with log-burner, separate dining room, versatile playroom/study, laundry room, cloakroom plus an impressive 20ft fitted kitchen/breakfast room complete with integrated appliances and recessed seating bay with door to a lovely 80ft (25m) SOUTH FACING GARDEN. On the mezzanine floor you will find the fourth bedroom which is currently used as a dressing room which leads to a LUXURIOUSLY appointed bathroom featuring a free standing oval bath, separate shower area and wide vanity unit. Once on the main first floor landing there are two PRINCIPLE bedrooms and second bathroom while another double bedroom will be found on the second floor. Externally, there is off-road PARKING and side access to the rear garden which includes a large summer house and garden shed. Early viewing is strongly advised. ## Property Photos - ![Photo 58](/listings/photos/131767460/485500) - Photo 58 - ![Photo 54](/listings/photos/131767460/485501) - Photo 54 - ![Photo 52](/listings/photos/131767460/485502) - Photo 52 - ![Photo 23](/listings/photos/131767460/485503) - Photo 23 - ![Photo 45](/listings/photos/131767460/485504) - Photo 45 - ![Photo 28](/listings/photos/131767460/485505) - Photo 28 - ![Photo 6](/listings/photos/131767460/485506) - Photo 6 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/131767460/485507) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 27](/listings/photos/131767460/485508) - Photo 27 - ![Photo 26](/listings/photos/131767460/485509) - Photo 26 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/131767460/485510) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 24](/listings/photos/131767460/485511) - Photo 24 - ![Photo 37](/listings/photos/131767460/485512) - Photo 37 - ![Photo 29](/listings/photos/131767460/485513) - Photo 29 - ![Photo 38](/listings/photos/131767460/485514) - Photo 38 - ![Photo 39](/listings/photos/131767460/485515) - Photo 39 - ![Photo 43](/listings/photos/131767460/485516) - Photo 43 - ![Photo 31](/listings/photos/131767460/485517) - Photo 31 - ![Photo 35](/listings/photos/131767460/485518) - Photo 35 - ![Photo 57](/listings/photos/131767460/485519) - Photo 57 - ![Photo 55](/listings/photos/131767460/485520) - Photo 55 - ![Photo 56](/listings/photos/131767460/485521) - Photo 56 - ![Photo 32](/listings/photos/131767460/485522) - Photo 32 - ![Photo 33](/listings/photos/131767460/485523) - Photo 33 - ![Photo 34](/listings/photos/131767460/485524) - Photo 34 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/131767460/485525) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/131767460/485526) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/131767460/485527) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/131767460/485528) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/131767460/485529) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/131767460/485530) - Photo 14 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/131767460/485531) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/131767460/485532) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/131767460/485533) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 4](/listings/photos/131767460/485534) - Photo 4 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/131767460/485535) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 3](/listings/photos/131767460/485536) - Photo 3 - ![Photo 59](/listings/photos/131767460/485537) - Photo 59 - ![Photo 49](/listings/photos/131767460/485538) - Photo 49 - ![Photo 48](/listings/photos/131767460/485539) - Photo 48 - ![Photo 51](/listings/photos/131767460/485540) - Photo 51 - ![Photo 50](/listings/photos/131767460/485541) - Photo 50 - ![Photo 42](/listings/photos/131767460/485542) - Photo 42 - ![Photo 41](/listings/photos/131767460/485543) - Photo 41 - ![Photo 55](/listings/photos/131767460/485544) - Photo 55 - ![Photo 43](/listings/photos/131767460/485545) - Photo 43 - ![Photo 50](/listings/photos/131767460/485546) - Photo 50 - ![Photo 51](/listings/photos/131767460/485547) - Photo 51 - ![Photo 52](/listings/photos/131767460/485548) - Photo 52 - ![Photo 53](/listings/photos/131767460/485549) - Photo 53 - ![Photo 46](/listings/photos/131767460/485550) - Photo 46 - ![Photo 47](/listings/photos/131767460/485551) - Photo 47 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/131767460/485552) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/131767460/485553) - Energy Performance Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #3509701 - **Address:** 14 Livingstone Road, SOUTHSEA, PO5 1RT - **Certificate Issued:** 06/03/2006 - **Work Completed:** 06/01/2006 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 LIVINGSTONE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RT | £740,000 | 28/03/2024 | Semi-detached | | 14 LIVINGSTONE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RT | £582,000 | 14/08/2019 | Semi-detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] BLATCHINGTON LIVINGSTONE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RT | £600,000 | 05/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 2 ST BARTHOLOMEW GARDENS, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RD | £473,000 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 6 LIVINGSTONE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RT | £540,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 40 CAMPBELL ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RW | £710,000 | 09/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 10 ST BARTHOLOMEW GARDENS, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RD | £450,000 | 02/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 LORNE ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RR | £720,000 | 04/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 VICTORIA GROVE, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1NF | £490,000 | 05/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 15 HAVELOCK ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RU | £401,000 | 15/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 52 CAMPBELL ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RW | £435,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 34 CAMPBELL ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RW | £685,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 3 ST BARTHOLOMEW GARDENS, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1RD | £415,000 | 29/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 113 STANSTED ROAD, SOUTHSEA, PORTSMOUTH, PO5 1SB | £423,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £570,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £520,200 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £245,000 (1 Semi-detached, PO5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +216.3% ## 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):** £1,296/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,200 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,844/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -35.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Portsmouth; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 16.1% - **10y growth (index):** 41.2% ## 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)