What kind of home is 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF?

53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF?

53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF last sold for £278,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £175,000 in November 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2011 and March 2024, 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF rose from £175,000 to £278,000, a change of £103,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF have?

The current EPC rating for 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF?

53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO19 8GF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF use?

The latest EPC at 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF?

53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF 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.

Which area is 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF in?

53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO19 postcode district.

Is 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF in a safe area?

Police records around 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF?

The closest primary school to 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF is Thornhill Primary School (610m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Itchen College (959m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF?

The closest bus stop to 53 Effingham Gardens, SO19 8GF is Gladstone Road, 76m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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53 Effingham Gardens, Southampton, SO19 8GF

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 53 Effingham Gardens

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

53 Effingham Gardens is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO19 8GF). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). Other recorded features include outbuildings and a loft.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 is 12.6% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£278/sq ft) was about 32.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £278,000 in March 2024.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes

Outside

GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2023from Jun 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

35%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy

NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (50 kWp) installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 53 Effingham Gardens, Southampton, SO19 8GF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

53 Effingham Gardens has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

53 Effingham Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£278,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

7 March 2024Most recent
£278,000
+58.9%over 12 years
4 November 2011
£175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO19 8GF: £270,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SO19 8GF

On the street

Versus other Effingham Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 53 Effingham Gardens stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,989

Street avg £2,659

Above

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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

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Crime

12/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gladstone Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Thornhill Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO19 8GF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO19 8GF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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