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5 James Weld Close, Southampton, SO15 2SW

Property type
Detached
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 57
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 James Weld Close

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

5 James Weld Close is a one-bedroom detached house in Southampton (SO15 2SW). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–200 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (57 versus a best of 89). The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor.

At 35 m² it sits well below the postcode median (68 m² across 46 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 11.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 36.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 10 years since the last transfer (September 2016).

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Communal gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • LiftYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

5 James Weld Close sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D57
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 James Weld Close, Southampton, SO15 2SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 James Weld Close has no planning applications on record.

72

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.
Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£147,500

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 September 2016Most recent

    £147,500

    +14.3%over 3 years

  2. 17 September 2013

    £129,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 2SW: £225,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other James Weld Close homes

Four headline reads against 37 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 James Weld Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,214

Street avg £3,125

Strongly above

Floor Area

35 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 James Weld Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£300k

1 Henstead Road

SO15 2DE

1 bed
£180k

1 Cromwell Road

SO15 2JH

2 bed
£202k

1 Edwin Jones Green

SO15 2RY

2 bed2 bath
£217k

1 Arlott Court

SO15 2RZ

2 bed
£269k

1 Fitzhugh Place

SO15 2JG

2 bed
£275k

1 Charles Miller Court, Marshall Square

SO15 2PA

2 bed
£330k

1 Canton Street

SO15 2DJ

2 bed1 bath
£265k

1 Burton Road

SO15 2HZ

3 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.
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

0.1 km

St Annes Gate — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Anne's Catholic School. 37 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 2SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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