Sold STC Terraced

88 MELVILLE ROAD

GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE PO12 4QX

3 beds 1 baths 1,066 sq ft Listed 1 Apr 2025 (-438d)

£235,000

Reduced on 13 Jan 2026

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (PO12 4QX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 88 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE PO12 4QX |
| Price | £235,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 99 m² |
| Last sold | £209,000 Nov 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 01/05/2028
- **Current heating cost:** £762/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- E (70)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0828-6056-7255-5378-3990)

## Description

**Entrance Hall**

PVCu double glazed front door, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, stairs to first floor.

**Lounge - 12'8" (3.86m) Into Bay x 10'9" (3.28m)**

PVCu double glazed window, radiator, laminate flooring, coved ceiling.

**Dining Room - 14'1" (4.29m) x 10'4" (3.15m)**

Understairs cupboard, PVCu double glazed window, coved ceiling, ceramic tiled floor, radiator.

**Kitchen - 10'5" (3.18m) x 9'4" (2.84m)**

Butler sink, wall and base cupboards with worksurface over, built in oven and 4 ring gas hob with cooker extractor over, space for fridge/freezer, tiled splashbacks, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor, coved ceiling.

**Rear Lobby / Utility**

Plumbing for washing machine, PVCu double glazed window and door to garden, ceramic tiled floor, wall mounted gas central heating boiler.

**Cloakroom Off**

With low level W.C., hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor.

**ON THE 1ST FLOOR**

**Bedroom 1 - 14'1" (4.29m) x 10'10" (3.3m)**

PVCu double glazed window, radiator, laminate flooring.

**Bedroom 2 - 10'5" (3.18m) x 8'6" (2.59m)**

PVCu double glazed window, cupboard recess, laminate flooring.

**Landing**

Paddle staircase to 2nd floor, radiator.

**Bathroom - 10'4" (3.15m) x 9'4" (2.84m)**

White suite of bath with claw feet, antique style mixer tap, shower attachment, pedestal hand basin, low level W.C., separate shower cubicle, ceramic tiled floor, PVCu double glazed window, coved ceiling.

**ON THE 2ND FLOOR**

**Landing**

**Bedroom 3 - 12'0" (3.66m) x 10'9" (3.28m)**

Skeiling ceilings, 2 roof windows, laminate flooring, double radiator, access to eaves.

**OUTSIDE**

**Front Garden**

With wall, tiled path, flower borders.

**Rear Garden**

With decking, decorative stone, borders.

**Garage - 19'2" (5.84m) x 13'8" (4.17m)**

Cantilever door, personal door to garden, power and light.

**Services**

We understand that this property is connected to mains gas, electric, water and sewage.

**Notice**

Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/160100888/560081) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/160100888/560085) - EPC 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 88 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £209,000 | 01/11/2018 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 39 FREEMANTLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RD | £227,500 | 08/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 53 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU | £210,000 | 07/10/2025 | Terraced |
| 201 AVERY LANE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4SW | £280,000 | 01/08/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 26 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £210,000 | 20/06/2025 | Terraced |
| [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 |
| 24 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PZ | £245,000 | 09/08/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 54 THE COTTAGE MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £197,000 | 18/07/2024 | Terraced |
| 40 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QZ | £167,000 | 20/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 VALE GROVE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PS | £290,000 | 27/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 TEWKESBURY AVENUE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JA | £240,000 | 25/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 21 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU | £200,000 | 12/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 16 FREEMANTLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RD | £210,000 | 02/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 8 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £190,000 | 01/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 38 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PZ | £290,000 | 28/06/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 30 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £200,000 | 19/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 22 TEWKESBURY AVENUE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JA | £230,000 | 11/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PY | £305,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 37 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU | £164,500 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 23 ALBEMARLE AVENUE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HR | £260,000 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 46 ALBEMARLE AVENUE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HU | £295,000 | 30/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 7 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QY | £270,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 40 PALMYRA ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4EG | £290,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 85 ROTHESAY ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PT | £232,000 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 ROTHESAY ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PT | £270,000 | 14/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 GROVE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JH | £257,500 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 22 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX | £200,000 | 20/10/2021 | Terraced |
| [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:** £246,675 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £238,684 (75 Terraced, PO12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -1.5%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,039/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,154/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,269/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Portsmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £997/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.49% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £144,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,400

*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:** £2,374/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.8%
- **10y growth:** 29.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Gosport; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 18.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 46.3%

## 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

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

99 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£209,000 Nov 2018

Price per m²

£2,374/m²

Local average

£238,684 (-1.5%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (13,607 of 33,755)

Street crime

172 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

SOLD BY DIMON ESTATE AGENTS
Three Bedroom Middle Terraced House
Two Reception Rooms
Spacious First Floor Bathroom
Ground Floor W.C.
Utility Area
Double Garage
PVCu Double Glazing
In Our Opinion, Good Size Accommodation

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Double glazing, Gas central
Parking: Garage
Garden: Private garden

Description

SOLD BY DIMON ESTATE AGENTS3 bed house which in our opinion offers GOOD SIZE ACCOMMODATION. The accommodation comprised 2 receptions rooms, kitchen and rear lobby/utility, a GF cloaks and spacious first floor bathroom. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating are installed. Dble garage to rear.

Entrance Hall
PVCu double glazed front door, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, stairs to first floor.

Lounge - 12'8" (3.86m) Into Bay x 10'9" (3.28m)
PVCu double glazed window, radiator, laminate flooring, coved ceiling.

Dining Room - 14'1" (4.29m) x 10'4" (3.15m)
Understairs cupboard, PVCu double glazed window, coved ceiling, ceramic tiled floor, radiator.

Kitchen - 10'5" (3.18m) x 9'4" (2.84m)
Butler sink, wall and base cupboards with worksurface over, built in oven and 4 ring gas hob with cooker extractor over, space for fridge/freezer, tiled splashbacks, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor, coved ceiling.

Rear Lobby / Utility
Plumbing for washing machine, PVCu double glazed window and door to garden, ceramic tiled floor, wall mounted gas central heating boiler.

Cloakroom Off
With low level W.C., hand basin, chrome heated towel rail, PVCu double glazed window, ceramic tiled floor.

ON THE 1ST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 - 14'1" (4.29m) x 10'10" (3.3m)
PVCu double glazed window, radiator, laminate flooring.

Bedroom 2 - 10'5" (3.18m) x 8'6" (2.59m)
PVCu double glazed window, cupboard recess, laminate flooring.

Landing
Paddle staircase to 2nd floor, radiator.

Bathroom - 10'4" (3.15m) x 9'4" (2.84m)
White suite of bath with claw feet, antique style mixer tap, shower attachment, pedestal hand basin, low level W.C., separate shower cubicle, ceramic tiled floor, PVCu double glazed window, coved ceiling.

ON THE 2ND FLOOR

Landing

Bedroom 3 - 12'0" (3.66m) x 10'9" (3.28m)
Skeiling ceilings, 2 roof windows, laminate flooring, double radiator, access to eaves.

OUTSIDE

Front Garden
With wall, tiled path, flower borders.

Rear Garden
With decking, decorative stone, borders.

Garage - 19'2" (5.84m) x 13'8" (4.17m)
Cantilever door, personal door to garden, power and light.

Services
We understand that this property is connected to mains gas, electric, water and sewage.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Gosport

Dimon Estate Agents

Reference: 160100888

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/05/2018

Expiry date: 01/05/2028

Current heating cost: £762/year

Potential heating cost: £697/year

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

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (70)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	01/11/2018 (7 years ago)	£209,000	—

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
39 FREEMANTLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RD	£227,500	08/12/2025	Terraced
53 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU	£210,000	07/10/2025	Terraced
201 AVERY LANE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4SW	£280,000	01/08/2025	Terraced
Same street 26 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX	£210,000	20/06/2025	Terraced
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
24 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PZ	£245,000	09/08/2024	Terraced
Same street 54 THE COTTAGE MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX	£197,000	18/07/2024	Terraced
40 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QZ	£167,000	20/12/2023	Terraced
23 VALE GROVE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PS	£290,000	27/10/2023	Terraced
16 TEWKESBURY AVENUE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JA	£240,000	25/10/2023	Terraced
21 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU	£200,000	12/10/2023	Terraced
16 FREEMANTLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4RD	£210,000	02/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 8 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX	£190,000	01/08/2023	Terraced
38 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PZ	£290,000	28/06/2023	Terraced
Same street 30 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX	£200,000	19/06/2023	Terraced
22 TEWKESBURY AVENUE, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JA	£230,000	11/05/2023	Terraced
43 WELCH ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PY	£305,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
37 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QU	£164,500	03/03/2023	Terraced
23 ALBEMARLE AVENUE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HR	£260,000	02/12/2022	Terraced
46 ALBEMARLE AVENUE, ELSON, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4HU	£295,000	30/11/2022	Terraced
7 FELIX ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QY	£270,000	25/11/2022	Terraced
40 PALMYRA ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4EG	£290,000	21/10/2022	Terraced
85 ROTHESAY ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PT	£232,000	05/10/2022	Terraced
5 ROTHESAY ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4PT	£270,000	14/09/2022	Terraced
4 GROVE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4JH	£257,500	25/08/2022	Terraced
Same street 22 MELVILLE ROAD, GOSPORT, HAMPSHIRE, PO12 4QX	£200,000	20/10/2021	Terraced
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: £246,675 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.8%

10y growth 29.4%

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

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 18.4%

10y (index) 46.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,039/mo

Realistic £1,154/mo

Optimistic £1,269/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Gosport.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Portsmouth: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PO12 4QX

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Melville Road	0.1 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	17
Criminal damage and arson	14
Public order	11
Drugs	10
Shoplifting	7
Other crime	5
Possession of weapons	5
Vehicle crime	5
Bicycle theft	4
Burglary	2
Theft from the person	2
Robbery	1
Total incidents	172

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 0.49%

Max investor price (0.8%) £144,250

Target investor price (1%) £115,400

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).