Swan Quay, Flat 20, 25 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1DU
About Swan Quay
Swan Quay is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO18 1DU). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. At 52 m² this is the 10th smallest of 20 units on EPC record in Swan Quay, where floor areas span 40–81 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (April 2013) shows a C (score 74). The latest certificate is from April 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Held since August 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £229,000 is 45.9% above the 2003 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£280/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
Swan Quay's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Apr 2023
EPC Rating
Planning history
Swan Quay has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at Swan Quay
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- Signs of HMO activity in the area
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Sales history & valuation
Swan Quay changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
£229,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.3% per year over 6 years.
£157,000
Growth on file: 10.3% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
5 August 2003Most recent
£157,000
+12.1%over 12 months15 August 2002
£140,000
+55.6%over 4 years3 December 1997
£89,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 1DU: £230,000 (2024–2018).
Nearby sales in SO18 1DU
Swan Quay, Flat 12, 25 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1DU
Sold Apr 2024
£240,000Swan Quay, Flat 15, 25 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1DU
Sold Oct 2022
£236,000Swan Quay, Flat 23, 25 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1DU
Sold Jul 2022
£230,000Swan Quay, Flat 7, 25 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1DU
Sold Aug 2019
£137,500Swan Quay, Flat 5, 25 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1DU
Sold Jul 2015
£139,000
Versus other Vespasian Road homes
On years held, Swan Quay stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,019
Street avg £2,657
Floor Area
52 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 1.6 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
0.2 km
Rampart Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Bitterne Manor Primary School. 40 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.5dB







