What type of property is Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN?

Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN last change hands?

Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN last sold for £160,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £126,950 in November 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2007 and November 2018, Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN rose from £126,950 to £160,000, a change of £33,050. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN?

The current EPC rating for Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2018. It has dropped from a C recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN?

Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN heated?

The latest EPC at Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN?

Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN 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 Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN located?

Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO18 postcode district.

Is Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN in a safe area?

Police records around Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN 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 Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN?

The closest primary school to Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN is Harefield Primary School (504m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Itchen College (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN?

The closest bus stop to Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, SO18 6SN is Balaclava Road, 220m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, Southampton, SO18 6SN

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Birch Court

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

Birch Court is a two-bedroom detached house in Southampton (SO18 6SN). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2018) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). At 60 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in Birch Court, where floor areas span 59–60 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 4 units on file. Other recorded features include a loft.

Across 2007–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £191,000 is 19.4% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£248/sq ft) was about 25.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2018 for £160,000.

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
Bathrooms1
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Sept 2018

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2018from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromC79toD68

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Birch Court, Flat 2, Dean Road, Southampton, SO18 6SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Birch Court 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.

Birch Court valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£191,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£160,000

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2018Most recent
£160,000
+27.0%over 9 years
18 June 2009
£126,000
-0.7%over 1 year
30 November 2007
£126,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO18 6SN: £132,000 (2024–2003).

Nearby sales in SO18 6SN

On the street

Versus other Dean Road homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Birch Court outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,667

Street avg £2,471

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Balaclava Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Harefield Primary School. 32 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO18 6SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO18 6SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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