16, Melrose Close, PO4 8EZ

16 Melrose Close is a 59 m² / 635 sq ft terraced home in Southsea. It sold for £300,000 in May 2024. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £315k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £164k to £217k 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
May 2024 £300,000 5.8% 2.5%
Apr 2015 £180,000 1.4% -0.8%
Feb 2009 £165,000 na na
Feb 2009 £150,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 16, Melrose Close.

Floorplan 16
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Internal area
59 square metres (635 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £5,084 per square metre (£472 per square foot) in May 2024. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £5,332 per square metre (£495 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
May 2024 £300,000 £5,085 £314,615 £5,332
Apr 2015 £180,000 £3,051 £275,005 £4,661
Feb 2009 £165,000 £2,797 £363,060 £6,154
Feb 2009 £150,000 £2,542 £330,055 £5,594

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 59 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 £314,615. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Southsea are now selling for between £2,780 and £3,670 per square metre (£258 and £340 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 59 m², this implies a valuation between £164,000 and £217,000. 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
2
Type
Terrace
Council tax band
C
Plot size
401 square metres (4,316 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 16 Melrose Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 14/09/2023. It last appeared Apr 2024.
Photos:

There are 28 archived estate agent listing photos (taken in January 2018) for 16 Melrose Close.

Photos for 16 Melrose Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
July 2021 21/00084/GPDC
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
16 Melrose Close Southsea
Description:
Construction of single-storey rear extension that comes out a maximum of 3.3m beyond the rear wall of the original house with a maximum height of 3.4m and a maximum height of 2.5m to the eaves
EPC Inspections
Summary:
31 March 2023 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
End-Terrace House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
59 sqm (635 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
03 June 2015 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Assessment for Green Deal
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Semi-Detached House , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
59 sqm (635 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, no insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
12 December 2008 - energy performance certificate grade D
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 3 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
72 sqm (775 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

16 Melrose Close 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 £314,615.
  • Based on an internal area of 59 m² and recent prices in Southsea, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £164,000 to £217,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 16 Melrose Close last sold for £300,000 in May 2024.

HouseMetric shows 16 Melrose Close as 59 m² (635 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 2 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 31 March 2023. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 16 Melrose Close was in council tax band C. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

16 Melrose Close is in postcode PO4 8EZ, in Southsea. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Melrose Close, PO4 8EZ or analysis of the Southsea 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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