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31 Olive Road, Southampton, SO16 5FR

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
73 m²
786 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 31 Olive Road

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

31 Olive Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 5FR). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Last sold in April 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 is 42.9% above the 2016 sale price.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Olive Road

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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 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2016from Aug 2013
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Jun 2025from Feb 2016
EPC improved fromD65toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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 Olive Road, Southampton, SO16 5FR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Olive Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

31 Olive Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£175,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 April 2016Most recent

    £175,000

    +230.2%over 16 years
  2. 29 June 1999

    £53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5FR: £160,000 (2024–2006).

On the street

Versus other Olive Road homes

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

31 Olive Road outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,397

Street avg £3,151

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Olive 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
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.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Warren Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School. 28 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 5FR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO16 5FR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 5FR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.0dB

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 Olive Road, Southampton, SO16 5FR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.