Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
4 Elmfield West Block is a mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO15 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 52 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 4 Elmfield West Block (52–84 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good.
Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 sits 53.1% above the 2016 sale of £84,250. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in July 2016. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 March 2027
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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4 Elmfield West Block has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£129,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.3% per year over 17 years.
£84,250
Growth on file: 4.3% per year over 17 years.
20 July 2016Most recent
£84,250
-28.6%over 7 years18 November 2008
£118,000
+19.8%over 5 years12 October 2003
£98,500
+58.9%over 3 years25 July 2000
£62,000
+49.4%over 12 months8 August 1999
£41,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 1JA: £188,000 (2024–2024).
Elmfield West Block, Penthouse Flat 30, Millbrook Road East, Southampton, SO15 1JA
Sold Aug 2024
Elmfield West Block, Penthouse Flat 31, Millbrook Road East, Southampton, SO15 1JA
Sold Jul 2024
Elmfield West Block, Penthouse Flat 36, Millbrook Road East, Southampton, SO15 1JA
Sold May 2024
Elmfield West Block, Penthouse Flat 37, Millbrook Road East, Southampton, SO15 1JA
Sold May 2024
Elmfield West Block, Penthouse Flat 35, Millbrook Road East, Southampton, SO15 1JA
Sold May 2024
Price per m² for 4 Elmfield West Block lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,620
Street avg £2,786
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 2.2 t/year
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Crime
460/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Four Post Hill — bus stop.
Closest school
0.6 km
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy. 24 schools nearby.
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