What type of property is 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP?

48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP sell for?

48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP last sold for £320,000 in March 2026. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £182,000 in June 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 2007 and March 2026, 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP rose from £182,000 to £320,000, a change of £138,000. That works out to roughly +3% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP?

The current EPC rating for 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP?

48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP heated?

The latest EPC at 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP?

48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP is in council tax band C.

Where is 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP located?

48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP sits in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP?

Police records around 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP 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 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP?

The closest primary school to 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP is Netley Abbey Junior School (255m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.3km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP?

The closest bus stop to 48 Bowcombe, SO31 5GP is Bowcombe, 184m away. The nearest rail option is Netley Rail Station, 598m away.

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48 Bowcombe, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5GP

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 48 Bowcombe

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

48 Bowcombe is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5GP). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2026 for £320,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2007–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£358/sq ft) was about 69.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 May 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Feb 2011

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 48 Bowcombe, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5GP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

48 Bowcombe has no planning applications on record.

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.

48 Bowcombe valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.0% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£320,000

Growth on file: 3.0% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2026Most recent
£320,000
+35.3%over 9 years
4 May 2016
£236,500
+27.9%over 8 years
25 October 2007
£184,950
+1.6%
14 June 2007
£182,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 5GP: £365,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SO31 5GP

On the street

Versus other Bowcombe homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 48 Bowcombe runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,855

Street avg £3,108

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 83 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Below

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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.

£311k

1 Castle Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5EG

3 bed

£350k

1 Cranmore, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GG

3 bed

£270k

1 Bembridge, Netley Abbey

SO31 5PN

3 bed

£430k

1 Bowcombe, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GP

3 bed1 bath

£316k

1 Garfield Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5DN

2 bed

£295k

1 Chamberlayne Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5DA

2 bed

£280k

1 Castle View, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey

SO31 5FA

2 bed

£771k

1 Albert Close, Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GZ

3 bed1 bath

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

233/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Bowcombe — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Netley Abbey Junior School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 5GP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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