What kind of home is 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH?

31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH?

31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH last sold for £254,000 in February 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in October 2019. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH?

The current EPC rating for 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in July 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH?

31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (1,076 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH use?

The latest EPC at 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH?

31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH is in council tax band C.

Which area is 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH in?

31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

Is 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH in a safe area?

Police records around 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH 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.

What schools are near 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH?

The closest primary school to 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH is Tanners Brook Primary School (279m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Regents Park Community College (987m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH?

The closest bus stop to 31 Elmes Drive, SO15 4PH is King Georges Avenue, 187m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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31 Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PH

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

100 m²

1076 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Elmes Drive

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

31 Elmes Drive is a semi-detached house in Southampton (SO15 4PH). It has a recorded floor area of 100 m² (around 1076 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

Across 2019–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 30.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 is 33.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£236/sq ft) was about 38.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold February 2020 for £254,000.

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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)

Jul 2019

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2019from Sept 2012

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Elmes Drive, Southampton, SO15 4PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Elmes Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

31 Elmes Drive changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 30.3% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2020)

£254,000

Growth on file: 30.3% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

7 February 2020Most recent
£254,000
+30.3%
3 October 2019
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 4PH: £305,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in SO15 4PH

On the street

Versus other Elmes Drive homes

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

31 Elmes Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,540

Street avg £2,295

On par

Floor Area

100 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 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.

£338k

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Vulcan Road

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3 bed

£360k

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4 bed2 bath

£366k

10 Creighton Road

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£367k

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

King Georges Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Tanners Brook Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO15 4PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 4PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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