What kind of home is 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ?

3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ is a semi-detached house.

When did 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ last change hands?

3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ last sold for £132,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £100,500 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and October 2016, 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ rose from £100,500 to £132,000, a change of £31,500. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ?

The current EPC rating for 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ?

3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO15 5EJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ use?

The latest EPC at 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ in?

3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ?

Police records around 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ 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 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ?

The closest primary school to 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ is St Mark's Church of England School (255m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mark's Church of England School (255m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ?

The closest bus stop to 3a, Lumsden Avenue, SO15 5EJ is Grove Road, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3a, Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5EJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3a

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

3a is a semi-detached house in Southampton (SO15 5EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73).

At 60 m² it sits well below the postcode median (114 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016. Across 2007–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £164,000 is 24.2% above the 2016 sale price.

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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 3)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Feb 2012

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion

Hot water system changed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Mar 2023from Sept 2016

EPC improved fromE49toD64

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3a, Lumsden Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

31 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.

Current estimate

£164,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£132,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 2016Most recent
£132,000
+31.3%over 9 years
6 August 2007
£100,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 5EJ: £425,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SO15 5EJ

On the street

Versus other Lumsden Avenue homes

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

3a is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,200

Street avg £2,932

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 66 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 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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1 Landguard Road

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1 Cherry Walk

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3 bed

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

Grove Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Mark's Church of England School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO15 5EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 5EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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