What kind of home is 1 College Close, SO31 4QU?

1 College Close, SO31 4QU is a 4-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

When did 1 College Close, SO31 4QU last change hands?

1 College Close, SO31 4QU last sold for £502,500 in October 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £158,500 in November 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 College Close, SO31 4QU changed over time?

Across 3 sales between November 2000 and October 2025, 1 College Close, SO31 4QU rose from £158,500 to £502,500, a change of £344,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 25 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 College Close, SO31 4QU?

The current EPC rating for 1 College Close, SO31 4QU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 College Close, SO31 4QU?

1 College Close, SO31 4QU has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 4QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 College Close, SO31 4QU use?

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

What is the council tax band for 1 College Close, SO31 4QU?

1 College Close, SO31 4QU is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 College Close, SO31 4QU in?

1 College Close, SO31 4QU sits in Hamble, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 1 College Close, SO31 4QU?

Police records around 1 College Close, SO31 4QU 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 1 College Close, SO31 4QU?

The closest primary school to 1 College Close, SO31 4QU is Hamble Primary School (711m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hamble School (1.5km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 College Close, SO31 4QU?

The closest bus stop to 1 College Close, SO31 4QU is Hamble Fire Station, 73m away. The nearest ferry option is Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing, 802m away.

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1 College Close, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QU

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 College Close

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

1 College Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Hamble, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 4QU). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

It changed hands recently, sold October 2025 for £502,500. Across 2000–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£458/sq ft) was about 131.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Heating systemGas fired
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2016from Mar 2016

EPC improved fromD68toE54

Low Energy Lighting

23%88%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2023from Oct 2016

EPC improved fromE54toC70

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 College Close, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 College Close 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 2000.

Current estimate

£502,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 25 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£502,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 25 years.

Sales timeline

14 October 2025Most recent
£502,500
+45.7%over 9 years
12 May 2016
£345,000
+117.7%over 15 years
24 November 2000
£158,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 4QU: £458,000 (2024–2010).

Nearby sales in SO31 4QU

On the street

Versus other College Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 College Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,926

Street avg £3,269

Strongly above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 123 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

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Comparables

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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

0.1 km

Hamble Fire Station — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Hamble Primary School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 4QU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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