What kind of home is 3 College Close, SO31 4QU?

3 College Close, SO31 4QU is a semi-detached house.

What did 3 College Close, SO31 4QU sell for?

3 College Close, SO31 4QU last sold for £325,000 in November 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £184,500 in January 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 College Close, SO31 4QU appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2004 and November 2024, 3 College Close, SO31 4QU rose from £184,500 to £325,000, a change of £140,500. That works out to roughly +2.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 College Close, SO31 4QU have?

The current EPC rating for 3 College Close, SO31 4QU is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 College Close, SO31 4QU?

3 College Close, SO31 4QU has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). That makes it about 42% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 4QU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 College Close, SO31 4QU use?

The latest EPC at 3 College Close, SO31 4QU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 College Close, SO31 4QU?

3 College Close, SO31 4QU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 3 College Close, SO31 4QU in?

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

What is crime like near 3 College Close, SO31 4QU?

Police records around 3 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 3 College Close, SO31 4QU?

The closest primary school to 3 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.

How well connected is 3 College Close, SO31 4QU?

The closest bus stop to 3 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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3 College Close, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QU

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 College Close

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

3 College Close is a semi-detached house in Hamble, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 4QU). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

At 66 m² it sits well below the postcode median (119 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 178.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £325,000 in November 2024.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2024from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 College Close, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4QU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

Current estimate

£333,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.8% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£325,000

Growth on file: 2.8% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2024Most recent
£325,000
+42.9%over 17 years
4 April 2007
£227,500
+23.3%over 3 years
16 January 2004
£184,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 4QU: £470,000 (2025–2016).

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.

On floor area, 3 College Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,924

Street avg £3,270

Strongly above

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.1 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

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Common questions

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