1 Margam Avenue, Southampton, SO19 2QL
About 1 Margam Avenue
1 Margam Avenue is a four-bedroom detached house in Southampton (SO19 2QL). It has a recorded floor area of 133 m² (around 1432 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2023 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.
At 133 m² the property is well over the postcode median (92 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs). 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2002–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 53.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £400,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- Private gardenRear
- ParkingOff road
- OutbuildingsYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
1 Margam Avenue has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.
2 applications on record at 1 Margam Avenue, Southampton, SO19 2QL
- May 2006ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Side of property
First floor rear and two storey side extension.
- Documents
- 7 docs on file
- Reference
- 06/00460/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- ExtensionMay 2008Decision
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- All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
- The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Sales history & valuation
1 Margam Avenue has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.
£439,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 22 years.
£400,000
Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 22 years.
Sales timeline
3 January 2024Most recent
£400,000
+73.9%over 16 years30 April 2007
£230,000
+64.3%over 5 years25 April 2002
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO19 2QL: £310,000 (2025–2012).
Nearby sales in SO19 2QL
Versus other Margam Avenue homes
On epc rating, 1 Margam Avenue stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,008
Street avg £2,880
Floor Area
133 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
6 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
493/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Heath Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Sholing Junior School. 34 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.8dB







