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31 Alder Road, Southampton, SO16 5EQ

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
74 m²
797 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 31 Alder Road

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

31 Alder Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 5EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in May 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; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£295/sq ft) was about 84% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £235,000 in September 2024.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Alder Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jun 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2012from May 2011
EPC improved fromD63toE48
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2022from Jun 2012
EPC improved fromE48toC70
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Alder Road, Southampton, SO16 5EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Alder Road has no planning applications on record.

4

But the area is active

4 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2011.

Current estimate

£244,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 13 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£235,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 30 September 2024Most recent

    £235,000

    +135.0%over 12 years

  2. 22 December 2011

    £100,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5EQ: £210,000 (2024–2014).

On the street

Versus other Alder Road homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 31 Alder Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,176

Street avg £3,059

Strongly above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Alder Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£251k

1 Olive Road

SO16 5FR

2 bed
£263k

1 Jex Blake Close

SO16 5HU

2 bed
£152k

1 Chelveston Crescent

SO16 5SA

2 bed1 bath
£258k

1 Alder Road

SO16 5EQ

3 bed1 bath
£262k

1 Birch Road

SO16 5DF

3 bed1 bath
£319k

1 Greywell Avenue

SO16 5JQ

3 bed2 bath
£250k

1 Quintilis Mews

SO16 5LN

£251k

1 Preshaw Close

SO16 5JP

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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Coxford Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill. 27 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 SO16 5EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO16 5EQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 5EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31 Alder Road, Southampton, SO16 5EQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.