178a, Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BG
About 178a
178a is a mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO18 1BG). It has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 40 m² this is the 6th smallest of 17 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 21–88 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2013) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The latest certificate is from October 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £126,000 sits 57.5% above the 2011 sale of £80,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£186/sq ft) was about 21.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.
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Energy performance
178a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 15 Oct 2023
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
178a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
178a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1995.
£126,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 16 years.
£80,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
1 September 2011Most recent
£80,000
-9.1%over 2 years27 March 2009
£88,000
+11.4%over 7 years7 December 2001
£79,000
+31.7%over 1 year14 September 2000
£59,995
+64.4%over 3 years29 May 1997
£36,500
+3.5%over 2 years6 April 1995
£35,250
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 1BG: £118,000 (2023–2014).
Nearby sales in SO18 1BG
168b, Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BG
Sold Oct 2023
£130,000Flat 3, 176 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BG
Sold Sept 2022
£118,000168a, Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BG
Sold Feb 2020
£145,000168 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BG
Sold Oct 2014
£85,000Flat 1, 176 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BG
Sold Dec 2006
£113,500
Versus other Bitterne Road West homes
On co₂ emissions, 178a stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,000
Street avg £1,894
Floor Area
40 m²
Street avg 45 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Bullar Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Bitterne Manor Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.9dB