What type of property is 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW?

1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW sell for?

1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW last sold for £152,000 in December 2002, around 24 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £43,000 in October 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between October 1997 and December 2002, 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW rose from £43,000 to £152,000, a change of £109,000. That works out to roughly +27.5% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW?

1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW?

1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW 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 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW located?

1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW?

Police records around 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW 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 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW?

The closest primary school to 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW is Foundry Lane Primary School (205m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Regents Park Community College (632m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Leighton Avenue, SO15 3LW is Church Street, 156m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Leighton Avenue, Southampton, SO15 3LW

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Leighton Avenue

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

1 Leighton Avenue is an end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO15 3LW). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in December 2002. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 27.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £265,000 sits 74.3% above the 2002 sale of £152,000.

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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)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromE51toD59

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

0%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 Leighton Avenue, Southampton, SO15 3LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Leighton Avenue 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.

1 Leighton Avenue has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£265,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 27.5% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2002)

£152,000

Growth on file: 27.5% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2002Most recent
£152,000
+23.1%over 10 months
7 February 2002
£123,500
+87.1%over 3 years
11 December 1998
£66,000
+53.5%over 1 year
8 October 1997
£43,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 3LW: £200,000 (2026–2016).

Nearby sales in SO15 3LW

On the street

Versus other Leighton Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Leighton Avenue stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,949

Street avg £2,282

Below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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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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2 bed

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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.

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Crime

460/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Church Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Foundry Lane Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 3LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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