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17 Cumber Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6EF

3 sales on record4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Floor area
170 m²
1830 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 17 Cumber Road

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

17 Cumber Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6EF). It has a recorded floor area of 170 m² (around 1830 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80).

At 170 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£281/sq ft) was about 21.2% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold June 2024 for £515,000.

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
  • Bathrooms4
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • DrivewayYes
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Sept 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2011from Jul 2010
EPC improved fromG1toD68
Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
33%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2022from Mar 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Cumber Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6EF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 applications on record at 17 Cumber Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6EF

4decisions2extensions39documents5nearby
  1. Jun 2018
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Two Storey Side Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension And Dormer Windows To Front And Rear To Create First Floor Accommodation

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    P/18/0575/FP
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (4 on record)
  • All 4 applications on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 39 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17 Cumber Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£532,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.5% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£515,000

Growth on file: 8.5% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 June 2024Most recent

    £515,000

    +140.7%over 10 years
  2. 1 August 2013

    £214,000

    +25.9%over 2 years
  3. 21 December 2010

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6EF: £440,000 (2024–2012).

On the street

Versus other Cumber Road homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 17 Cumber Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,029

Street avg £5,213

Strongly below

Floor Area

170 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 17 Cumber Road

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

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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
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.

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

0.4 km

Heath Road South SCH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 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 6EF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 6EF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6EF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 17 Cumber Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6EF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.