What kind of home is 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX sell for?

8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX last sold for £170,000 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £60,000 in June 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 1999 and April 2015, 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX rose from £60,000 to £170,000, a change of £110,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

The current EPC rating for 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX use?

The latest EPC at 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX records electricity as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX in?

8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX sits in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX 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 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

The closest primary school to 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is Netley Abbey Junior School (485m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hamble School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

The closest bus stop to 8 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is Yaverland, 130m away. The nearest rail option is Netley Rail Station, 496m away.

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8 Gatcombe, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5PX

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Gatcombe

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

8 Gatcombe is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5PX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 sits 51.8% above the 2015 sale of £170,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£263/sq ft) was about 26.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Feb 2015

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%57%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Gatcombe, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Gatcombe 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£170,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

16 April 2015Most recent
£170,000
+36.0%over 12 years
21 March 2003
£125,000
+38.1%over 11 months
29 April 2002
£90,500
+50.8%over 2 years
17 June 1999
£60,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 5PX: £287,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in SO31 5PX

On the street

Versus other Gatcombe homes

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

On epc rating, 8 Gatcombe runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,833

Street avg £3,029

On par

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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.

£308k

1 Chamberlayne Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5DA

2 bed

£310k

1 Castle View, Abbey Hill, Netley Abbey

SO31 5FA

2 bed

£359k

1 Garfield Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5DN

2 bed

£450k

1 Ferrymans Quay, Netley Abbey

SO31 5RA

2 bed

£270k

1 Bembridge, Netley Abbey

SO31 5PN

3 bed

£214k

1 Gatcombe, Netley Abbey

SO31 5PX

1 bed1 bath

£325k

1 Castle Road, Netley Abbey

SO31 5EG

3 bed

£350k

1 Cranmore, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GG

3 bed

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Yaverland — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Netley Abbey Junior School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 5PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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