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38b, Flat 3, Victoria Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5DG

Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
28 m²
301 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 49
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 38b

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

38b is a mid-terrace house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5DG). It has a recorded floor area of 28 m² (around 301 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 28 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 38b (28–38 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in September 2017 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 28 m² it sits well below the postcode median (51 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E49
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Sept 2017
EPC improved fromF35toE49
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38b, Flat 3, Victoria Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38b has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

38b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£147,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 5DG: £370,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Victoria Road homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38b is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

49 (E)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

28 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 38b

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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

York Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Netley Abbey Junior School. 12 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 5DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 5DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 5DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 38b, Flat 3, Victoria Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.