What kind of home is 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

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

What did 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB sell for?

2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB last sold for £168,195 in September 2007, around 19 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

The current EPC rating for 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has dropped from a B recorded in October 2008. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB use?

The latest EPC at 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

2 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.

Which area is 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB in?

2 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 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

The closest primary school to 2 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 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, SO31 1EB?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1EB

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Southwold House

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

2 Southwold House is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Park Gate, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 1EB). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a C (score 80), 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 Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in September 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
ConciergeYes
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

C80

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

Nov 2018from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromB84toC80

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

22%55%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Southwold House, Bastins Close, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Current estimate

£181,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2007)

£168,195

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 September 2007Most recent
£168,195

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 1EB: £167,000 (2022–2021).

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.

Years Held for 2 Southwold House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,588

Street avg £2,679

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly above

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.

£178k

1 Southwold House, Bastins Close, Park Gate

SO31 1EB

2 bed2 bath

£287k

1 Dockdell Copse, Bursledon

SO31 1EW

2 bed2 bath

£181k

1 Oakhill Court, Dodwell Lane, Bursledon

SO31 1AQ

1 bed1 bath

£312k

1 Freelands, Duncan Road, Park Gate

SO31 1BD

2 bed1 bath

£169k

1 Catland Copse, Bursledon

SO31 1EU

1 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Fairlawns, Burridge

SO31 1EG

2 bed2 bath

£145k

1 Maple Court, Bastins Close, Park Gate

SO31 1DX

1 bed

£340k

1 Badgers Copse, Park Gate

SO31 1DN

3 bed

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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