Swan Quay, Flat 24, 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 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. At 61 m² this is the 14th 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 notable views. The latest certificate (December 2019) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since April 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Average to Very Poor.
It hasn't traded since July 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1997–2002, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £230,000 sits 61.4% above the 2002 sale of £142,500. At 61 m² it's 17.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 19 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
- Notable viewsYes
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Planning history
Swan Quay has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Swan Quay saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.
£230,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 5 years.
£142,500
Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
7 July 2002Most recent
£142,500
+18.8%over 2 years12 June 2000
£119,995
+35.2%over 2 years5 October 1997
£88,750
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
£2,336
Street avg £2,706
Floor Area
61 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.9 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.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.5dB







