What type of property is 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW last change hands?

5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW last sold for £255,000 in January 2026. Before that, it sold for £177,000 in December 2017, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

Across 2 sales between December 2017 and January 2026, 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW rose from £177,000 to £255,000, a change of £78,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

5 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 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

5 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 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

Police records around 5 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 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

The closest primary school to 5 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 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Somerset Terrace, SO15 3FW is Benoire Court, 49m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 218m away.

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5 Somerset Terrace, Southampton, SO15 3FW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

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Overview

About 5 Somerset Terrace

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

5 Somerset Terrace is a two-bedroom mid-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 (August 2017) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £255,000 in January 2026. Across 2017–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£354/sq ft) was about 91.6% 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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes

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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

Aug 2017

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 August 2027

10 months remaining

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Somerset Terrace, Southampton, SO15 3FW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Somerset Terrace has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

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

Current estimate

£246,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£255,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2026Most recent
£255,000
+44.1%over 8 years
15 December 2017
£177,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 3FW: £226,000 (2025–2021).

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.

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

Price per m²

£3,806

Street avg £2,235

Strongly above

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

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

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

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65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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