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157 Botley Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 1BW

3 sales on record5 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5
Floor area
361 m²
3886 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 157 Botley Road

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

157 Botley Road is a six-bedroom detached house in Swanwick, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 1BW). It has a recorded floor area of 361 m² (around 3886 sq ft) and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory, a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot.

Across 2004–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,408,000 sits 53.9% above the 2016 sale of £915,000. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in December 2016. 5 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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

  • Bedrooms6
  • Bathrooms5
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenWest-facing
  • GarageDouble
  • LandYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

157 Botley Road's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 May 2025

Current Certificate
May 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 13 May 2025

New assessment needed to sell or let
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Detached HouseEPC CDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 157 Botley Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 1BW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

157 Botley Road has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

5 applications on record at 157 Botley Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 1BW

5decisions4extensions42documents2nearby
  1. Nov 2000
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Side of property

    Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension To Provide Granny Annex.

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    P/00/1146/FP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision
  4. PorchDecision

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  • The 42 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

157 Botley Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£1,408,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.8% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£915,000

Growth on file: 1.8% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 21 December 2016Most recent

    £915,000

    +4.6%over 11 months

  2. 15 January 2016

    £875,000

    +19.9%over 11 years

  3. 30 January 2004

    £730,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in SO31 1BW: £560,000 (2023–1997).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 157 Botley Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£581k

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£515k

1 Fosters Copse, Bursledon

SO31 1ET

5 bed3 bath
£900k

1 Caigers Green, Burridge

SO31 1EE

4 bed3 bath
£1.5m

1 Fairview, Pylands Lane, Bursledon

SO31 1BH

£626k

1 Calabrese, Swanwick

SO31 1BG

4 bed2 bath
£570k

1 Squirrel Close, Park Gate

SO31 1DS

4 bed3 bath
£534k

1 Hunters Court, Dodwell Lane, Bursledon

SO31 1DL

4 bed2 bath
£490k

1 St Leonards View, Dodwell Lane, Bursledon

SO31 1AQ

4 bed2 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

233/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

The Elm Tree — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Whiteley Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 SO31 1BW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 1BW

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.3dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 1BW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.6dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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