What kind of home is 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS?

26 The Compass, SO14 5BS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS last change hands?

26 The Compass, SO14 5BS last sold for £225,000 in March 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £223,000 in May 2010, so prices have been flat over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and March 2014, 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS rose from £223,000 to £225,000, a change of £2,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS have?

The current EPC rating for 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS?

26 The Compass, SO14 5BS has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (1,227 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS use?

The latest EPC at 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS?

26 The Compass, SO14 5BS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS in?

26 The Compass, SO14 5BS sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO14 postcode district.

What is crime like near 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS?

Police records around 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS show an average of 413 reported crimes per month over the last 19 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 40% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS?

The closest primary school to 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS is Hope Community School Southampton (220m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anne's Catholic School (1.7km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS?

The closest bus stop to 26 The Compass, SO14 5BS is City College, 102m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 The Compass, Southampton, SO14 5BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

114 m²

1227 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 The Compass

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

26 The Compass is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO14 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 114 m² (around 1227 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

12 years since the last transfer (March 2014). Today's modelled estimate of £315,000 is 40% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3
StudyYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2013from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromB87toC75

Hot Water

Very GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Jan 2024from Jun 2013

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

59%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 The Compass, Southampton, SO14 5BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

26 The Compass has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

26 The Compass valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£315,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£225,000

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 March 2014Most recent
£225,000
+0.9%over 3 years
27 May 2010
£223,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO14 5BS: £260,000 (2019–2014).

Nearby sales in SO14 5BS

On the street

Versus other The Compass homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 The Compass outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,974

Street avg £1,932

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Floor Area

114 m²

Street avg 112 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£317k

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3 bed2 bath

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10 Paget Street

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1 Riverside House, Thomas Blake Avenue

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£207k

1 Chantry House, Albert Road North

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2 bed2 bath

£170k

1 Hilda Place, Kent Street

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2 bed1 bath

£190k

10 Riverside House, Thomas Blake Avenue

SO14 5BZ

1 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southampton district page.

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Crime

413/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

City College — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hope Community School Southampton. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO14 5BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO14 5BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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