Vespasian Quay, Flat 5, 39 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1ED
About Vespasian Quay
Vespasian Quay is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO18 1ED). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. At 64 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Vespasian Quay (64–71 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (67 versus a best of 84). Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (March 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.
Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in June 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 sits 51.1% above the 2002 sale of £142,950.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
- Utility roomYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- ConciergeYes
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Hot water efficiency decreased
Window efficiency improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls changed
Hot water system changed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Vespasian Quay has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
5applications of note in the surrounding area
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Sales history & valuation
Vespasian Quay valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£216,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£142,950
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
20 June 2002Most recent
£142,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 1ED: £144,950 (2013–2002).
Nearby sales in SO18 1ED
Vespasian Quay, Flat 6, 39 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1ED
Sold Oct 2013
£167,000Vespasian Quay, Flat 1, 39 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1ED
Sold Jun 2002
£129,950Vespasian Quay, Flat 4, 39 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1ED
Sold Jun 2002
£144,950Vespasian Quay, Flat 3, 39 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1ED
Sold Jun 2002
£131,950Vespasian Quay, Flat 2, 39 Vespasian Road, Southampton, SO18 1ED
Sold May 2002
£139,950
Versus other Vespasian Road homes
Vespasian Quay is notably below the street on epc rating.
Price per m²
£2,234
Street avg £2,133
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 1.8 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
52.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.8dB







