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20 Chestnut Lodge, Sherwood Close, Southampton, SO16 7NT

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
46 m²
495 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Chestnut Lodge

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

20 Chestnut Lodge is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 7NT). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2014); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 46 m² this is the 13th smallest of 51 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–67 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 51 units on file.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 78% of similar EPCs). 11 years since the last transfer (May 2015). Across 1996–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £108,000 is 38.5% above the 2015 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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Utility roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Chestnut Lodge

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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 2)
Sept 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Nov 2014
EPC improved fromC74toD60
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Chestnut Lodge, Sherwood Close, Southampton, SO16 7NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Chestnut Lodge has no planning applications on record.

7

But the area is active

7 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 1996.

Current estimate

£108,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£78,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 May 2015Most recent

    £78,000

    -9.3%over 12 years

  2. 27 November 2002

    £86,000

    +135.6%over 6 years

  3. 30 October 1996

    £36,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 7NT: £90,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Sherwood Close homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 20 Chestnut Lodge runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,696

Street avg £1,883

Below

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Chestnut Lodge

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

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.
£200k

1 Bassett Mews, Ardnave Crescent

SO16 7NW

1 bed1 bath
£144k

1 Chestnut Lodge, Sherwood Close

SO16 7NT

2 bed
£181k

1 Elm Close, Bassett Avenue

SO16 7DT

2 bed1 bath
£360k

1 Bassett Meadow

SO16 7DY

3 bed1 bath
£164k

1 Avington Court

SO16 7ND

£507k

1 Chilworth Heights, Chilworth Drove, Chilworth

SO16 7JH

3 bed
£218k

1 Ferngrove, Chilworth Road, Chilworth

SO16 7JZ

£220k

1 Chilworth Close, Chilworth

SO16 7JJ

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

Butterfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Hollybrook Junior School. 32 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 7NT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO16 7NT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 7NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.6dB

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 20 Chestnut Lodge, Sherwood Close, Southampton, SO16 7NT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.