What type of property is 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX?

12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

When did 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX last change hands?

12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX last sold for £400,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX?

The current EPC rating for 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX?

12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (1,572 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO15 2LX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX?

12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX is in council tax band E.

Where is 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX located?

12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX?

Police records around 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (40% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX?

The closest primary school to 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX is Banister Primary School (75m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anne's Catholic School (399m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX?

The closest bus stop to 12 Banister Gardens, SO15 2LX is Westrow Road, 163m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Banister Gardens, Southampton, SO15 2LX

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

146 m²

1572 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Banister Gardens

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

12 Banister Gardens is a three-bedroom detached house in Southampton (SO15 2LX). It has a recorded floor area of 146 m² (around 1572 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 146 m² it's 19.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (123 m² median across 10 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Last sold in February 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years. Today's modelled estimate of £541,000 is 35.3% above the 2018 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
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Utility roomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
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.

12 Banister Gardens ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Oct 2017

EPC improved fromE42toC69

Main Fuel

OilGas

Switched from oil to mains gas, reducing emissions and costs

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Banister Gardens, Southampton, SO15 2LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Banister Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

72 notable applications 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.

12 Banister Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£541,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 February 2018Most recent
£400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 2LX: £440,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SO15 2LX

On the street

Versus other Banister Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Banister Gardens outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,740

Street avg £3,273

Below

Floor Area

146 m²

Street avg 126 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 6.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

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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.

Full Southampton report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Westrow Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Banister Primary School. 31 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO15 2LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 2LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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