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3 Buttercup Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6DG

Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
9
From EPC
Floor area
162 m²
1744 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Buttercup Way

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

3 Buttercup Way is a detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6DG). It has a recorded floor area of 162 m² (around 1744 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2019) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 74).

At 162 m² the property is well over the postcode median (100 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

3 Buttercup Way's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2019from Jun 2009
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
25%83%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,085 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Buttercup Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6DG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Buttercup Way has no planning applications on record.

5

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.

3 Buttercup Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£585,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6DG: £448,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Buttercup Way homes

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

3 Buttercup Way outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 66 (D)

Below

Floor Area

162 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Buttercup Way

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.
£587k

1 Cardinal Way, Locks Heath

SO31 6RT

4 bed2 bath
£607k

1 Coombedale, Locks Heath

SO31 6UJ

4 bed1 bath
£502k

1 Capstan Gardens, Locks Heath

SO31 6FB

2 bed
£496k

1 Cowslip Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6XL

4 bed3 bath
£491k

1 Admirals Road, Locks Heath

SO31 6QE

£489k

1 Crispin Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6TD

£471k

1 Chichester Close, Sarisbury Green

SO31 6EX

3 bed1 bath
£470k

1 Buttercup Way, Locks Heath

SO31 6DG

4 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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Heath Road South SCH — 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 6DG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 6DG

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6DG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

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 3 Buttercup Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6DG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.