What type of property is 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX?

3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX last change hands?

3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX last sold for £148,000 in November 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £31,000 in March 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX changed over time?

Across 5 sales between March 1997 and November 2015, 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX rose from £31,000 to £148,000, a change of £117,000. That works out to roughly +8.7% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX?

The current EPC rating for 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX?

3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO15 3DX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX?

3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in January 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX?

3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX is in council tax band C.

Where is 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX located?

3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

Is 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX 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 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX?

The closest primary school to 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX is Freemantle Church of England Community Academy (312m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mark's Church of England School (402m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX?

The closest bus stop to 3 Nelson Road, SO15 3DX is Pitt Road, 213m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 484m away.

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3 Nelson Road, Southampton, SO15 3DX

5 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Nelson Road

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

3 Nelson Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO15 3DX). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Across 1997–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 sits 60.8% above the 2015 sale of £148,000. Last sold in November 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 79% of similar EPCs). One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2020.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
ParkingYes

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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 2)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2025from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC70

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Nelson Road, Southampton, SO15 3DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Nelson Road, Southampton, SO15 3DX

1decisions1extensions3documents4nearby

Jan 2020
PorchFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Rear of property
Erection of a part first floor, part single storey rear extension and side porch
Extension
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
17/02595/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

3 Nelson Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.7% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£148,000

Growth on file: 8.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

24 November 2015Most recent
£148,000
+62.6%over 13 years
25 April 2002
£91,000
+65.5%over 4 years
20 February 1998
£55,000
+44.7%over 9 months
28 May 1997
£38,000
+22.6%
21 March 1997
£31,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 3DX: £203,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SO15 3DX

On the street

Versus other Nelson Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Nelson Road outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,947

Street avg £2,377

Below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Pitt Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Freemantle Church of England Community Academy. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO15 3DX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 3DX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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