What kind of home is 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE last change hands?

43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE last sold for £415,500 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £270,000 in July 2012, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2012 and November 2024, 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE rose from £270,000 to £415,500, a change of £145,500. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

The current EPC rating for 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in March 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (1,141 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE use?

The latest EPC at 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is in council tax band D.

Which area is 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE in?

43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

Is 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE in a safe area?

Police records around 43a, 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 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

The closest primary school to 43a, 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 is the nearest station to 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE?

The closest bus stop to 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, SO16 3GE is Elmsleigh Gardens, 141m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, SO16 3GE

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

106 m²

1141 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 43a

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

43a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 3GE). It has a recorded floor area of 106 m² (around 1141 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 2012–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 68.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2024 for £415,500.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1

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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)

Mar 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2024from Nov 2011

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

30%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 43a, Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, SO16 3GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

43a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

43a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£439,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£415,500

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

1 November 2024Most recent
£415,500
+53.9%over 12 years
17 July 2012
£270,000

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.

On price per m², 43a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,920

Street avg £2,734

Strongly above

Floor Area

106 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly 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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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

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

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70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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