40 James Street, Southampton, SO14 1PJ
About 40 James Street
40 James Street is an end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO14 1PJ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (October 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 66). Main heating runs on electricity.
Energy performance
40 James Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 26 January 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Hot water system changed
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Hot water system upgraded
Cavity wall insulation installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
40 James Street has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
40 James Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£128,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 2 sales in SO14 1PJ: £107,000 (2023–2016).
Versus other James Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 40 James Street runs well behind the street norm.
EPC Rating
47 (E)
Street avg 57 (D)
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 59 m²
CO₂ Emissions
6.2 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
413/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Kingsland Market — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery. 28 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.0dB







