What type of property is 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW last change hands?

1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW last sold for £215,500 in March 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £126,000 in June 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 2003 and March 2020, 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW rose from £126,000 to £215,500, a change of £89,500. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in December 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (743 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO15 3FW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW located?

1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

Is 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW 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 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

The closest primary school to 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is Freemantle Church of England Community Academy (403m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mark's Church of England School (670m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is Benoire Court, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 218m away.

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1 Somerset Terrace, Southampton, SO15 3FW

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

69 m²

743 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Somerset Terrace

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

1 Somerset Terrace is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO15 3FW). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer: March 2020 at £215,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2003–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 is 20.6% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£290/sq ft) was about 57.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2024from Apr 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Somerset Terrace, Southampton, SO15 3FW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Somerset Terrace has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£215,500

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

6 March 2020Most recent
£215,500
+53.9%over 9 years
2 September 2010
£140,000
-4.8%over 2 years
28 March 2008
£147,000
+16.7%over 4 years
5 June 2003
£126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 3FW: £222,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in SO15 3FW

On the street

Versus other Somerset Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Somerset Terrace outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,123

Street avg £2,215

Strongly above

Floor Area

69 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Below

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Benoire Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 3FW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 3FW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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