1a, May Road, Southampton, SO15 3GN
About 1a
1a is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO15 3GN). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 45 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (45–103 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.
Most recent transfer was January 2026 at £139,000 — fresh data. At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (94 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£287/sq ft) was about 104.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 September 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
1a 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.
Sales history & valuation
1a has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.
£147,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 28 years.
£139,000
Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
9 January 2026Most recent
£139,000
+35.0%over 15 years26 March 2010
£103,000
-4.6%over 1 year20 July 2008
£108,000
+24.1%over 4 years14 November 2003
£87,000
+172.3%over 6 years9 October 1997
£31,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 3GN: £219,000 (2024–2016).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
460/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
York Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Foundry Lane Primary School. 30 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.7dB