What type of property is Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP?

Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP?

The current EPC rating for Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2008 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP?

Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (280 sq ft). That makes it about 47% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO18 1BP. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP?

Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP located?

Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO18 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP?

Police records around Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 58% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (331% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP?

The closest primary school to Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP is Beechwood Junior School (137m), one of 31 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Itchen College (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP?

The closest bus stop to Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, SO18 1BP is Huntly Way, 115m away. The nearest rail option is Bitterne Rail Station, 680m away.

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Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

26 m²

280 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 4

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

Flat 4 is a semi-detached house in Southampton (SO18 1BP). It has a recorded floor area of 26 m² (around 280 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 26 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (26–31 m²). The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (73 versus a worst of 7). The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

At 26 m² it sits well below the postcode median (51 m² across 18 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 4's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2012from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromE53toD68

Jul 2022from Aug 2012

EPC improved fromD68toC73

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 4, 247 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 4 has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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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 4 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 1BP: £152,500 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in SO18 1BP

On the street

Versus other Bitterne Road West homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for Flat 4 lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Above

Floor Area

26 m²

Street avg 45 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Huntly Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Beechwood Junior School. 36 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO18 1BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 1BP

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

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