What type of property is 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD?

5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD last change hands?

5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD last sold for £166,500 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in March 2013. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in October 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD?

5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 52% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO18 3AD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD?

5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD 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 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD located?

5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD sits in West End, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO18 postcode district.

Is 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD 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 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD?

The closest primary school to 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD is Townhill Junior School (659m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bitterne Park School (1.1km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD is White Swan, 343m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Are there any environmental risks at 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, SO18 3AD?

Strategic noise mapping records 61.88 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 55.36 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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5 Hill Cottage Gardens, West End, Southampton, SO18 3AD

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 5 Hill Cottage Gardens

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

5 Hill Cottage Gardens is a two-bedroom detached house in West End, Southampton, Southampton (SO18 3AD). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. At 70 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 62–194 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 70 m² it sits well below the postcode median (109 m² across 29 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On the market in December 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across 2013–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £211,000 is 26.7% above the 2013 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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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.

5 Hill Cottage Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2022

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Oct 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC80

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Hill Cottage Gardens, West End, Southampton, SO18 3AD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Hill Cottage Gardens has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

5 Hill Cottage Gardens changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£211,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2013)

£166,500

Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

10 December 2013Most recent
£166,500
+0.9%over 9 months
6 March 2013
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 3AD: £410,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SO18 3AD

On the street

Versus other Hill Cottage Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Hill Cottage Gardens runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,379

Street avg £2,820

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

12 years

Street avg 7 years

Strongly above

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Comparables

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

White Swan — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Townhill Junior School. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO18 3AD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

61.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 3AD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

55.4dB

Moderate

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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