What kind of home is 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP?

1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP is an end-of-terrace house.

What energy rating does 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP is E with a score of 45 out of 100, lodged in March 2018. It has improved from a G recorded in July 2014 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP?

1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (1,464 sq ft). That makes it about 116% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO14 5SP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP use?

The latest EPC at 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP in?

1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO14 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP?

Police records around 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP 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 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP?

The closest primary school to 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP is Mount Pleasant Infants (519m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anne's Catholic School (1.3km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Kent Street, SO14 5SP is Britannia Road, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1a, Kent Street, Southampton, SO14 5SP

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

136 m²

1464 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 45

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is an end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO14 5SP). It has a recorded floor area of 136 m² (around 1464 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. The latest certificate (March 2018) shows an E (score 45), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 80), a 2-band jump.

At 136 m² the property is well over the postcode median (63 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs).

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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.

1a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2018

EPC Rating

E45

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 28 March 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2018from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromG10toE45

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC EPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Kent Street, Southampton, SO14 5SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5 sales in SO14 5SP: £185,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SO14 5SP

On the street

Versus other Kent Street homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

45 (E)

Street avg 65 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

136 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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Comparables

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

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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

Britannia Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Mount Pleasant Infants. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO14 5SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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