What type of property is 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ?

1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ sell for?

1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ last sold for £295,000 in May 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in December 2016, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2016 and May 2023, 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ rose from £210,000 to £295,000, a change of £85,000. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ?

1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft). That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO15 8RQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ?

1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in February 2019. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ?

1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ 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 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ located?

1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ?

Police records around 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ 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.

Which schools serve 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ?

The closest primary school to 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ is Freemantle Church of England Community Academy (545m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Mark's Church of England School (821m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Testwood Road, SO15 8RQ is Millbrook Station, 111m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 121m away.

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1 Testwood Road, Southampton, SO15 8RQ

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Testwood Road

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

1 Testwood Road is an end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO15 8RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 115 m² it's 29.2% larger than the typical home in the postcode (89 m² median across 10 EPCs). Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£238/sq ft) was about 55.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: HMO conversion refused in 2019. Most recent transfer: May 2023 at £295,000.

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%85%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Testwood Road, Southampton, SO15 8RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 1 Testwood Road, Southampton, SO15 8RQ

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Flagged:HMO conversion

Feb 2019
HMOFull
Outcome in report
Proposed change of use from Dwelling House (C3) to 5 bed HMO (C4).
Documents
19 docs on file
Reference
18/02229/FUL
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 1 Testwood Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£295,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

31 May 2023Most recent
£295,000
+40.5%over 6 years
5 December 2016
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 8RQ: £182,000 (2023–2006).

Nearby sales in SO15 8RQ

On the street

Versus other Testwood Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 1 Testwood Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,565

Street avg £1,851

Strongly above

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Millbrook Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 8RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 8RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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