What type of property is Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY?

Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY sell for?

Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY last sold for £137,500 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY?

The current EPC rating for Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY?

Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (409 sq ft), around 38 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 1AY. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY located?

Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY sits in Park Gate, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY?

Police records around Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY?

The closest primary school to Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY is Park Gate Primary School (569m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY?

The closest bus stop to Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, SO31 1AY is The Village Inn, 128m away. The nearest rail option is Swanwick Rail Station, 234m away.

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Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1AY

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

38 m²

409 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Park Gate, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 1AY). It has a recorded floor area of 38 m² (around 409 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in May 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. At 38 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 34–42 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom.

Last sold in March 2016, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

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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 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from May 2015

EPC improved fromD63toC74

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 39 Botley Road, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2016)

£137,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

30 March 2016Most recent
£137,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 1AY: £150,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in SO31 1AY

On the street

Versus other Botley Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 5 is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£3,618

Street avg £4,545

Below

Floor Area

38 m²

Street avg 37 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Village Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Park Gate Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 1AY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 1AY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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