What kind of home is 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE last change hands?

31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE last sold for £390,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £130,000 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE changed over time?

Across 3 sales between June 2000 and March 2024, 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE rose from £130,000 to £390,000, a change of £260,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE have?

The current EPC rating for 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 3GE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE use?

The latest EPC at 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

The only planning records linked to 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE in?

31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

Police records around 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

The closest primary school to 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is Highfield Church of England Primary School (694m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cantell School (352m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

The closest bus stop to 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is Elmsleigh Gardens, 141m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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31 Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, SO16 3GE

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 31 Elmsleigh Gardens

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

31 Elmsleigh Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 3GE). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2000–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £441,000 is 13.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£310/sq ft) was about 35.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £390,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2014.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
ConservatoryYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2013from May 2009

Low Energy Lighting

10%65%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2023from May 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC69

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

65%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, SO16 3GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 31 Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, SO16 3GE

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Mar 2014
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Tree Works
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
14/00027/TPO
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£441,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£390,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

18 March 2024Most recent
£390,000
+63.9%over 10 years
24 January 2014
£238,000
+83.1%over 13 years
15 June 2000
£130,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 3GE: £419,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SO16 3GE

On the street

Versus other Elmsleigh Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 31 Elmsleigh Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,333

Street avg £2,769

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Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 112 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

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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.

£441k

1 Bassett Green Road

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SO16 3ND

3 bed

£414k

1 Field Close

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3 bed1 bath

£500k

1 Chetwynd Drive

SO16 3HY

3 bed

£506k

1 Bassett Green Drive

SO16 3QN

3 bed2 bath

£326k

1 Bracken Hall, Bracken Place, Chilworth

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3 bed2 bath

£309k

1 Carnation Road

SO16 3JY

3 bed1 bath

£280k

1 Binstead Close

SO16 3DT

3 bed1 bath

Area

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elmsleigh Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Cantell School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 3GE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 3GE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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