78, High Street, PO1 2HH

78 High Street is a 130 m² / 1,399 sq ft terraced home in Portsmouth. It sold for £600,000 in August 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £760k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £464k to £636k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Aug 2019 £600,000 5.8% 3.5%
Jan 2016 £488,000 5.4% 3.2%
Feb 2004 £260,500 na na
Internal area
130 square metres (1,399 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,615 per square metre (£429 per square foot) in Aug 2019. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,847 per square metre (£543 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Aug 2019 £600,000 £4,615 £760,107 £5,847
Jan 2016 £488,000 £3,754 £715,260 £5,502
Feb 2004 £260,500 £2,004 £548,942 £4,223

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 130 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £760,107. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Portsmouth are now selling for between £3,570 and £4,890 per square metre (£331 and £454 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 130 m², this implies a valuation between £464,000 and £636,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
3
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
E
Plot size
95 square metres (1,023 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 78 High Street. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared Nov 2008.
Photos:

There are 5 archived estate agent listing photos for 78 High Street.

Photos for 78 High Street
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
December 2004 A*38703/AB
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
78, 79, 80 & 81 High Street Old Portsmouth Hant
Description:
CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND FLOOR EXTENSIONS TO REAR ELEVATIONS AND RAILINGS AT ROOF LEVEL TO FORM BALCONY/TERRACE AREAS TO FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS ( RE-SUBMISSION OF A*38703/AA)
Planning ref:
August 2004 A*38703/AA
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
78, 79, 80 & 81 High Street Old Portsmouth Hant
Description:
CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND FLOOR EXTENSIONS TO REAR ELEVATIONS AND EXTENSIONS AT ROOF LEVEL TO FORM STUDIO ROOMS WITH BALCONY AREAS TO FRONT AND REAR ELEVATIONS
EPC Inspections
Summary:
26 February 2019 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Mid-Terrace House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
130 sqm (1,399 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Flat, insulated. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
17 October 2008 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 6 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1950 to 1966
Area:
127 sqm (1,367 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

78 High Street is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £760,107.
  • Based on an internal area of 130 m² and recent prices in Portsmouth, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £464,000 to £636,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 78 High Street last sold for £600,000 in August 2019.

HouseMetric shows 78 High Street as 130 m² (1,399 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 26 February 2019. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 78 High Street was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

78 High Street is in postcode PO1 2HH, in Portsmouth. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for High Street, PO1 2HH or analysis of the Portsmouth property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

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