What type of property is 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU?

7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU is an end-of-terrace house.

When did 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU last change hands?

7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU last sold for £225,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and March 2024, 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU rose from £170,000 to £225,000, a change of £55,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU?

7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft). That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO18 2JU. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU?

7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in May 2013. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU?

7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU 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 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU located?

7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO18 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU?

Police records around 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU 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 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU?

The closest primary school to 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU is Mansbridge Primary School (427m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (918m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU?

The closest bus stop to 7 Friars Way, SO18 2JU is Friars Way, 51m away. The nearest rail option is Swaythling Rail Station, 221m away.

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7 Friars Way, Southampton, SO18 2JU

1 planning record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Friars Way

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

7 Friars Way is an end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO18 2JU). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2013. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £264,000 is 17.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£255/sq ft) was about 76.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £225,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Friars Way, Southampton, SO18 2JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

May 2013
HMOAmendment
In report
Application for a lawful development certificate for the existing use as a 4-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO, class C4)
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
13/00266/ELDC
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What's in 7 Friars Way, Southampton, SO18 2JU's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

7 Friars Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£264,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

8 March 2024Most recent
£225,000
+32.4%over 11 years
4 March 2013
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 2JU: £257,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SO18 2JU

On the street

Versus other Friars Way homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 7 Friars Way runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,744

Street avg £2,561

On par

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

0.1 km

Friars Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Mansbridge Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO18 2JU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 2JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

Low

55 dB

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