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Flat 1, 68 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1AP

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About Flat 1

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

Flat 1 is an end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO18 1AP). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 59 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (32–59 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 59 m² the property is well over the postcode median (36 m² across 74 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £167,000 is 28.5% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: June 2024 at £130,000.

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

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 2)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Oct 2008
EPC improved fromD65toC69
Low Energy Lighting
50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 1, 68 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1AP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 1 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

Before you offer

We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Flat 1

Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.

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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.

Flat 1 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£167,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.3% per year over 23 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£130,000

Growth on file: 2.3% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 June 2024Most recent

    £130,000

    -63.9%

  2. 8 April 2024

    £360,000

    +367.5%over 22 years

  3. 19 July 2001

    £77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 1AP: £115,000 (2024–2024).

On the street

Versus other Bitterne Road West homes

Four headline reads against 61 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Flat 1 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,203

Street avg £2,852

Below

Floor Area

59 m²

Street avg 38 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 1

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area
£14.99one-off

30-day 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
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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.
Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Rampart Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Bitterne Manor Primary School. 39 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

The full 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 SO18 1AP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO18 1AP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 1AP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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 Flat 1, 68 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1AP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.