What type of property is 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR?

38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR?

38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR last sold for £620,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £359,950 in May 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR changed over time?

Across 3 sales between May 2006 and August 2023, 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR rose from £359,950 to £620,000, a change of £260,050. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR?

The current EPC rating for 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR?

38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (1,356 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR?

38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR is in council tax band E.

Where is 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR located?

38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR sits in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR in a safe area?

Police records around 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR 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.

Which schools serve 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR?

The closest primary school to 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR is Netley Abbey Junior School (676m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hamble School (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR?

The closest bus stop to 38 Abbeyfields Close, SO31 5GR is Abbeyfields Close, 162m away. The nearest rail option is Netley Rail Station, 333m away.

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38 Abbeyfields Close, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5GR

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

126 m²

1356 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Abbeyfields Close

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

38 Abbeyfields Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5GR). It has a recorded floor area of 126 m² (around 1356 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 74% of similar EPCs). Across 2006–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£457/sq ft) was about 47.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold August 2023 for £620,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

May 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2023from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE53toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

32%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Abbeyfields Close, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Abbeyfields Close 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.

Latest sale on 38 Abbeyfields Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£619,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£620,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

3 August 2023Most recent
£620,000
+67.0%over 10 years
23 July 2013
£371,250
+3.1%over 7 years
14 May 2006
£359,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 5GR: £460,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SO31 5GR

On the street

Versus other Abbeyfields Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 38 Abbeyfields Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,921

Street avg £3,602

Strongly above

Floor Area

126 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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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.

£500k

1 Abbots Way, Netley Abbey

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1 Abbey Mews, New Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5HL

4 bed2 bath

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1 Albert Close, Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GZ

3 bed1 bath

£759k

1 Beach Lane, Netley Abbey

SO31 5DF

5 bed

£428k

1 Bowcombe, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GP

3 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Cranmore, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GG

3 bed

£325k

1 Castle Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5EG

3 bed

£270k

1 Bembridge, Netley Abbey

SO31 5PN

3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Abbeyfields Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Netley Abbey Junior School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 5GR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.3dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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