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Flat 5, 7 Cabot Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6BQ

EPC B
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
60 m²
646 sq ft
Energy rating
B
Score 81
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Flat 5

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

Flat 5 is a two-bedroom property in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012-2021 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2025) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since January 2016. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 60 m² this is the 6th smallest of 7 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–101 m². On EPC score it ranks last in the building (81 versus a best of 86). Other recorded features include a balcony. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £226,000 is 13.3% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Outside

  • BalconyYes
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

Flat 5's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2025from Jan 2016
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 7 Cabot Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

5 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.
Current estimate

£226,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£199,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 March 2016Most recent

    £199,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6BQ: £285,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Cabot Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Flat 5 runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,325

Street avg £3,485

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 56 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 0.8 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 5

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
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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Flagstaff House, Flat 1, 75 Heath Road, Locks Heath

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Flat1 bed
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Belfry Court, Flat 4, 140 Hunts Pond Road, Park Gate

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Belfry Court, Flat 5, 140 Hunts Pond Road, Park Gate

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£168k

Belfry Court, Flat 3, 140 Hunts Pond Road, Park Gate

SO31 6RE

Flat1 bed
£167k

Belfry Court, Flat 1, 140 Hunts Pond Road, Park Gate

SO31 6RE

Flat1 bed1 bath
£164k

Belfry Court, Flat 2, 140 Hunts Pond Road, Park Gate

SO31 6RE

Flat1 bed
£163k

Belfry Court, Flat 6, 140 Hunts Pond Road, Park Gate

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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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Barnes Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Brookfield Community School. 10 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 6BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 6BQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

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 Flat 5, 7 Cabot Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6BQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.