What type of property is 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB last change hands?

1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB last sold for £163,500 in February 2022, around 4 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £159,995 in January 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2008 and February 2022, 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB rose from £159,995 to £163,500, a change of £3,505. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB 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 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB located?

1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB sits in Park Gate, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

Police records around 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB 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 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

The closest primary school to 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB is Park Gate Primary School (479m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (1.4km).

How well connected is 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

The closest bus stop to 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB is Lower Duncan Road, 123m away. The nearest rail option is Swanwick Rail Station, 256m away.

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1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1EB

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 1 Southwold House

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

1 Southwold House is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Park Gate, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 1EB). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Last sale on file: £163,500 in February 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

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.

1 Southwold House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromB83toC79

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Southwold House 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.

1 Southwold House's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.2% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£163,500

Growth on file: 0.2% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

4 February 2022Most recent
£163,500
+22.9%over 9 years
17 May 2012
£133,000
-16.9%over 4 years
25 January 2008
£159,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 1EB: £167,000 (2022–2018).

Nearby sales in SO31 1EB

On the street

Versus other Bastins Close homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 1 Southwold House lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,595

Street avg £2,679

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 61 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.1 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lower Duncan Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 1EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.3dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 1EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.9dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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