What kind of home is 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR?

18 Church Close, SO31 6LR is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR last change hands?

18 Church Close, SO31 6LR last sold for £351,000 in December 2024, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR?

The current EPC rating for 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR?

18 Church Close, SO31 6LR has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR use?

The latest EPC at 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR?

18 Church Close, SO31 6LR is in council tax band D.

Which area is 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR in?

18 Church Close, SO31 6LR sits in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR?

Police records around 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR 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 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR?

The closest primary school to 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR is Park Gate Primary School (666m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (1.2km).

What is the nearest station to 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR?

The closest bus stop to 18 Church Close, SO31 6LR is Lodge Road, 160m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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18 Church Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6LR

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 18 Church Close

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

18 Church Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6LR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It changed hands recently, sold December 2024 for £351,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 64.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageDetached
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.

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Church Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6LR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Church Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

18 Church Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£370,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£351,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 December 2024Most recent
£351,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6LR: £340,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SO31 6LR

On the street

Versus other Church Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 18 Church Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,680

Street avg £3,687

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 80 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

On par

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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.

£375k

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£314k

1 Bluebell Close, Locks Heath

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2 bed1 bath

£448k

1 Daisy Lane, Locks Heath

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4 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Crescent Road, Locks Heath

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4 bed

£460k

1 Conference Drive, Locks Heath

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4 bed2 bath

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1 Buttercup Way, Locks Heath

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Lodge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Park Gate Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 6LR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6LR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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