What type of property is 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD?

1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD?

1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD last sold for £85,000 in November 2001, around 25 years ago. Before that, it sold for £55,000 in March 1999, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD?

Across 2 sales between March 1999 and November 2001, 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD rose from £55,000 to £85,000, a change of £30,000. That works out to roughly +18.3% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD have?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD?

1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (700 sq ft). That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 4LD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD?

1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD 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 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD located?

1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD sits in Hamble, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD in a safe area?

Police records around 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD 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 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD?

The closest primary school to 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD is Hamble Primary School (784m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hamble School (1.7km).

What transport links are near 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD?

The closest bus stop to 1a, Beech Close, SO31 4LD is Beaulieu Road, 375m away. The nearest ferry option is Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing, 1.2km away.

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1a, Beech Close, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4LD

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

65 m²

700 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a semi-detached house in Hamble, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 4LD). It has a recorded floor area of 65 m² (around 700 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. At 65 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (65–81 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in November 2001. Across 1999–2001, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £200,000 sits 135.3% above the 2001 sale of £85,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£121/sq ft) was about 39.4% below the postcode norm.

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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)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Beech Close, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4LD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£200,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.3% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2001)

£85,000

Growth on file: 18.3% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

2 November 2001Most recent
£85,000
+54.5%over 2 years
30 March 1999
£55,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 4LD: £162,000 (2018–2007).

Nearby sales in SO31 4LD

On the street

Versus other Beech Close homes

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

1a is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 72 (C)

On par

Floor Area

65 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Beaulieu Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Hamble Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 4LD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 4LD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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