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Netley Castle, Flat 6, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA

Notable views3 sales on record7 planning records
Property type
End terrace
Floor 02
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
239 m²
2573 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band G
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Netley Castle

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

Netley Castle is a four-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5FA). It has a recorded floor area of 239 m² (around 2573 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. At 239 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across Netley Castle (72–239 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since December 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 239 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 7 planning records sit against the property, 4 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. Across 2015–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £978,000 is 12.4% above the 2019 sale price. Last sale on file: £870,000 in November 2019.

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
  • Bathrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Dec 2012
EPC improved fromC69toD66
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

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Mar 2026from Jul 2015
EPC improved fromD66toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Stone

Wall insulation upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Netley Castle, Flat 6, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

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

7 applications on record at Netley Castle, Flat 6, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA

7decisions3extensions29documents3nearby
Flagged:Listed building
  1. 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
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

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  • The 29 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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 changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£978,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£870,000

Growth on file: 0.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 November 2019Most recent

    £870,000

    -7.0%over 12 months
  2. 23 November 2018

    £935,000

    +11.3%over 3 years
  3. 8 January 2015

    £840,000

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

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.

Netley Castle outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,640

Street avg £4,988

Below

Floor Area

239 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Netley Castle

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
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.

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

Crime

233/mo

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.

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 5FA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 5FA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 5FA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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 Netley Castle, Flat 6, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.