What type of property is 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

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

When did 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW last change hands?

12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW last sold for £135,000 in December 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2012 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO15 3FW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW has council approval for two-storey extension granted in May 2006 under ref. 06/00496/FUL. The wider record also shows 2 refused applications. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

12 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 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW located?

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

How safe is the area around 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

Police records around 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW show an average of 460 reported crimes per month over the last 18 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 38% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

The closest primary school to 12 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 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

The closest bus stop to 12 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is Benoire Court, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 218m away.

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12 Somerset Terrace, Southampton, SO15 3FW

3 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 12 Somerset Terrace

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

12 Somerset Terrace is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO15 3FW). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 sits 70.4% above the 2012 sale of £135,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in December 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromE52toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Somerset Terrace, Southampton, SO15 3FW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Somerset Terrace has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 12 Somerset Terrace, Southampton, SO15 3FW

3decisions3extensions21documents3nearby

Jun 2004
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Erection of a two storey side extension.
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
04/00717/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConservatoryMay 2006Decision
ExtensionAug 2004Decision

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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.

12 Somerset Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£135,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

20 December 2012Most recent
£135,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 3FW: £250,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in SO15 3FW

On the street

Versus other Somerset Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 12 Somerset Terrace stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,015

Street avg £2,329

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly 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

460/mo

Steady 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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