What kind of home is 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA?

14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA is a detached house.

What did 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA sell for?

14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA last sold for £245,000 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £103,700 in May 1997, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA?

Across 2 sales between May 1997 and July 2005, 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA rose from £103,700 to £245,000, a change of £141,300. That works out to roughly +11.1% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA?

The current EPC rating for 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA is E with a score of 49 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a D recorded in January 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA?

14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA use?

The latest EPC at 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA?

14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA in?

14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO18 postcode district.

Is 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA in a safe area?

Police records around 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA 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.

What schools are near 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA?

The closest primary school to 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA is Beechwood Junior School (686m), one of 28 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bitterne Park School (775m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA?

The closest bus stop to 14a, Lacon Close, SO18 1JA is Dalmally Gardens, 223m away. The nearest rail option is Bitterne Rail Station, 646m away.

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14a, Lacon Close, Southampton, SO18 1JA

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 49

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 14a

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

14a is a detached house in Southampton (SO18 1JA). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (January 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 3-band jump.

Held since July 2005 — that's 21 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1997–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £403,000 sits 64.5% above the 2005 sale of £245,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

E49

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Jan 2015

EPC improved fromD68toE49

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14a, Lacon Close, Southampton, SO18 1JA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14a has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

5applications of note in the surrounding area

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We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 14a

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£403,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.1% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£245,000

Growth on file: 11.1% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

14 July 2005Most recent
£245,000
+136.3%over 8 years
8 May 1997
£103,700

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 1JA: £370,000 (2022–2017).

Nearby sales in SO18 1JA

On the street

Versus other Lacon Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

14a is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£2,663

Street avg £3,028

On par

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southampton district page.

Full Southampton report

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

Dalmally Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Beechwood Junior School. 35 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 1JA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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