What did Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA sell for?

Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA last sold for £400,000 in December 2001, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

The current EPC rating for Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. It has dropped from a C recorded in April 2012. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 5FA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA use?

The latest EPC at Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA records electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA had any planning applications?

Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA has 2 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA in?

Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA sits in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Police records around Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA 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 Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

The closest primary school to Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA is Weston Shore Infant School (791m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Weston Secondary School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

The closest bus stop to Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA is St Edwards Church, 322m away. The nearest rail option is Netley Rail Station, 1.3km away.

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Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA

10 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Floor ground floor

Bedrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band G

Overview

About Netley Castle

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

Netley Castle is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5FA). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. At 99 m² this is the 5th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in Netley Castle, where floor areas span 64–198 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file.

Held since December 2001 — that's 24 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Today's modelled estimate of £688,000 sits 72% above the 2001 sale of £400,000. 10 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. At 99 m² it's 19.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (83 m² median across 19 EPCs).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromC72toD61

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Netley Castle has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

10 applications on record at Netley Castle, Flat 1, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA

10decisions3extensions68documents3nearby

Flagged:Listed building

Jan 2006
ExtensionHeritage
Outcome in report
Extension: Part single, part two storey · Side of property
Construction of 1 & 2 storey side extension, 1st floor rear balcony (amended design)
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
L/05/55420
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksSept 20251no. Laurel (T1) - Fell. Suppressed by other trees & will open up waste area for the site. 1no. Holm Oak (T2) - Remove 2 lower branches to crown raise the tree to open up waste area for the site. 1no. Oak (T3) - Cut back 1 lower limb to upright stem that hangs down over grass area to crown raise tree. 2no. Holly (T4 & T5)- Fell. Both stems are dying back, have poor life span remaining & low amenity value. 1no. Holly (T6) - Fell. Signs of dying back & low amenity value. 1no. Strawberry Tree (T7) - Fell. Being suppressed by other trees, low amenity value on its location. 1no. Strawberry Tree (T8) - Remove 2 lower limbs that overhang grass area to maintain lawn. 1no. Strawberry Tree (T9) - Fell. Showing signs of not much life. 1no. Yew (T10) - Cut back lower limb back by 3m to union fork to crown raise over grass area to maintain lawn. 1no. Oak (T11) - Fell. Tree is dead. 1no. Holly (T12) - Fell. Tree is dead.Decision
Tree WorksMar 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Netley Castle valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£688,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£400,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

10 December 2001Most recent
£400,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 5FA: £765,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in SO31 5FA

On the street

Versus other Abbey Hill homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for Netley Castle runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,040

Street avg £5,625

On par

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 99 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below

Years Held

24 years

Street avg 9 years

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

St Edwards Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Weston Shore Infant School. 15 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 5FA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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