What type of property is Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA last sold for £1,100,000 in September 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £500,000 in April 2001, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2001 and September 2022, Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA rose from £500,000 to £1,100,000, a change of £600,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

The current EPC rating for Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2021 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (2,131 sq ft). That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 5FA. Source: EPC Register.

How is Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA heated?

The latest EPC at Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA had any planning applications?

Netley Castle, The Tower House, 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 council tax band is Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Netley Castle, The Tower House, 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.

Where is Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA located?

Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA sits in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

Police records around Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

The closest primary school to Netley Castle, The Tower House, 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.

What transport links are near Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, SO31 5FA?

The closest bus stop to Netley Castle, The Tower House, 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, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA

6 planning records

Estimated value

£1,296,000

Since the 2022 sale (£1,100,000)+18%
Against SO31 5FA's recent median (£600,000)+116%

Newest record on this page: November 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

198 m²

2131 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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About this valuation

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Our estimate

£1,296,000

Against its 2022 sale (£1,100,000)+18%
Against SO31 5FA's recent median (£600,000)+116%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for Netley Castle is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SO31 5FA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
198 m² from the EPC lodged in November 2025
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2022
Recent sales in SO31 5FA
5 sales, median £600,000 (2023–2022)

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Valuation	Estimate from the last refresh	Analysed against comparable sales
Planning	1 of 6 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on Netley Castle was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Sales timeline

14 September 2022Most recent
£1,100,000
+120.0%over 21 years
29 April 2001
£500,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 5FA: £600,000 (2023–2022).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

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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 detached house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5FA). It has a recorded floor area of 198 m² (around 2131 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 198 m² the property is well over the postcode median (99 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 6 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 2001–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,296,000 is 17.8% above the 2022 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£516/sq ft) was about 42.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2022 at £1,100,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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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 2)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2025from May 2021

EPC improved fromE46toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SinglePartial Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorAverage

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

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

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

6 applications on record at Netley Castle, The Tower House, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA

6decisions3extensions26documents3nearby

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
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More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksFeb 2021Decision
RenovationAug 2008Decision

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On the street

Versus other Abbey Hill homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, Netley Castle stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

72 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

On par

Floor Area

198 m²

Street avg 163 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

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

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.

Nearest schools

Weston Shore Infant SchoolPrimary791m
Netley Abbey Junior SchoolPrimary840m
Netley Abbey Infant SchoolPrimary840m
Weston Secondary SchoolSecondary1.2km

Nearest stops

St Edwards ChurchBus stop322m
York RoadBus stop493m
St Edwards RoadBus stop662m
New RoadBus stop715m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences1,244 reports45%
Anti-social Behaviour390 reports14%
Public Order201 reports7%
Criminal Damage & Arson188 reports7%

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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· 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

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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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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for Netley Castle is modelled from its 198 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SO31 5FA. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for Netley Castle. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Netley Castle was lodged in November 2025 at band C and is valid until November 2035. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 6 applications are matched to Netley Castle. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 15 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from SO31 5FA, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: Netley Castle is in council tax band G. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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Level 3 Building Survey

1 Cliff Cottage, Victoria Road, Netley Abbey

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1 Albert Close, Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey

1 Abbeyfields Close, Netley Abbey

1 Elsanta Drive, Netley Abbey

1 Abbots Way, Netley Abbey

1 Abbey Mews, New Road, Netley Abbey

1 Ferrymans Quay, Netley Abbey

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