What type of property is 12 April Close, SO18 5NP?

12 April Close, SO18 5NP is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 12 April Close, SO18 5NP?

The current EPC rating for 12 April Close, SO18 5NP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2023. It has dropped from a C recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 April Close, SO18 5NP?

12 April Close, SO18 5NP has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 April Close, SO18 5NP heated?

The latest EPC at 12 April Close, SO18 5NP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 12 April Close, SO18 5NP have?

The only planning records linked to 12 April Close, SO18 5NP are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 12 April Close, SO18 5NP?

12 April Close, SO18 5NP 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 12 April Close, SO18 5NP located?

12 April Close, SO18 5NP sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO18 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 12 April Close, SO18 5NP?

Police records around 12 April Close, SO18 5NP 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 12 April Close, SO18 5NP?

The closest primary school to 12 April Close, SO18 5NP is Harefield Primary School (310m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Woodlands Community College (902m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 April Close, SO18 5NP?

The closest bus stop to 12 April Close, SO18 5NP is Balaclava Road, 71m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 April Close, Southampton, SO18 5NP

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 12 April Close

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

12 April Close is a semi-detached house in Southampton (SO18 5NP). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (June 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2023. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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)

Mar 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2023from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromC74toD68

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 April Close, Southampton, SO18 5NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Nov 2023
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Overgrown Conifer - Reduce in height by 2-3m
Agent
Gristwood and Toms Limited
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
23/00293/TPO
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What's in 12 April Close, Southampton, SO18 5NP'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.

12 April Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£222,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 5NP: £275,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SO18 5NP

On the street

Versus other April Close homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 67 (D)

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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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3 bed1 bath

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1 Breamore Road

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3 bed

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1 Denmead Road

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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

0.1 km

Balaclava Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Harefield Primary School. 30 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO18 5NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 5NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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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