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North End & Tipner

North End & Tipner investment guide. Average gross yield 6.5%, balanced market rental demand.

6.5%avg gross yield
£261kavg sold price (643 sales, 12mo)
Balanced marketrental demand
Article 4: No· Permitted development applies
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
6.5%
+1.0% vs Portsmouth avg (5.5%)
Average Asking Price
£261,226
high confidence (643 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£1,236
2-bed · 3-bed £1,520 · 6.4% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£309
City avg £305/sqft · 4 above average
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in PO4
1-bed
£812
per month
4.6% yield
2-bed
£1,236
per month
6.4% yield
3-bed
£1,520
per month
6.4% yield
4-bed
£2,010
per month
7.5% yield
Ownership mix
PO4 vs UK average · 20,875 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
Landlord-heavy: 35% privately rented (btl) (14pp higher than the UK average of 20%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
26.7%(UK 32.9%)
-6.2pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
28.4%(UK 29.7%)
-1.3pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
34.6%(UK 20.3%)
+14.3pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
10.3%(UK 17.1%)
-6.8pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in PO4
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced6.5%£269,161£1,451
Semi-detached4.6%£385,000£1,486
Detached2.8%£635,000£1,499
Flat9.2%£168,405£1,298

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About North End & Tipner (PO4, Portsmouth)

PO4 offers solid investment fundamentals with a 6.5% gross yield and an average property price of £261,226, making it accessible for both first-time and experienced investors. The balanced rental market provides stable demand across different property types, with particularly strong yields on larger properties—4-bedroom homes achieving 7.5% gross yield.

The tenant mix is diverse, reflecting the area's appeal to working professionals, young families, and students attracted by proximity to employment centres and local amenities. Demand remains consistent across bedroom sizes, though 2, 3, and 4-bedroom properties show stronger rental yields (6.4-7.5%) compared to 1-bedroom units (4.6%), suggesting a preference for family and shared housing.

Investors should monitor local market saturation, particularly in the student rental sector, and ensure thorough property surveys given some older housing stock in the area. Rising interest rates and potential rental regulation changes warrant careful financial modelling, though the balanced market conditions currently offer reasonable predictability for buy-to-let investors.

Sold Price Trend - PO4
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-3.4% over 2 years
Flip Activity - PO4
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
3
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+43.7%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
15 mo
Flip rate
0.2%
of all sales
Recent case studies
canterbury road
Terraced
Bought Dec 24
£231k
Sold Mar 26
£385k
15 mo+66.8%
esslemont road
Terraced
Bought Sept 24
£188k
Sold Dec 25
£232k
15 mo+23.0%*
empshott road
Terraced
Bought Aug 23
£249k
Sold Sept 24
£348k
13 mo+43.7%*
Gross 40.0%
* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Planning & Licensing - PO4
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect
HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
Article 4 directions cover parts of Portsmouth. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
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