What kind of home is 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA?

3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA is a detached house.

When did 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA last change hands?

3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA last sold for £248,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £96,000 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and April 2014, 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA rose from £96,000 to £248,000, a change of £152,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA?

3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 29% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO18 3NA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA use?

The latest EPC at 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA had any planning applications?

3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey front extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA?

3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA is in council tax band D.

Which area is 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA in?

3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA sits in West End, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO18 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA?

Police records around 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA 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 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA?

The closest primary school to 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA is Townhill Infant School (111m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Bitterne Park School (1.0km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Gatcombe Gardens, SO18 3NA is Harbourne Gardens, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Gatcombe Gardens, West End, Southampton, SO18 3NA

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Gatcombe Gardens

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

3 Gatcombe Gardens is a detached house in West End, Southampton, Southampton (SO18 3NA). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71).

Across 1998–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £424,000 sits 71% above the 2014 sale of £248,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 110 m² it's 26.4% larger than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 29 EPCs). 12 years since the last transfer (April 2014).

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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 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Jan 2014

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

75%27%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2025from May 2014

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Gatcombe Gardens, West End, Southampton, SO18 3NA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Gatcombe Gardens has an approved single-storey front extension on the planning record.

Jul 2015
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Front porch, single storey rear extension, addition of pitched roof over garage/store room & part conversion into habitable accommodation
Extension
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
F/15/76479
View planning record
Jun 2005
ExtensionFull
In report
Extension: Single storey · Front of property
Construction of single storey front extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
F/05/54222
View planning record

What's in 3 Gatcombe Gardens, West End, Southampton, SO18 3NA'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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1998.

Current estimate

£424,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£248,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

24 April 2014Most recent
£248,000
+158.3%over 15 years
12 August 1998
£96,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 3NA: £343,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SO18 3NA

On the street

Versus other Gatcombe Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Gatcombe Gardens outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,255

Street avg £3,107

Strongly below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 89 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

0.1 km

Harbourne Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Townhill Infant School. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 3NA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

Low

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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