What type of property is 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG?

25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG is a mid-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG?

The current EPC rating for 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG is E with a score of 54 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG?

25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 6NG. Source: EPC Register.

How is 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG heated?

The latest EPC at 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG?

25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG 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.

Where is 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG located?

25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG sits in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG?

Police records around 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG 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.

Which schools serve 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG?

The closest primary school to 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG is Park Gate Primary School (64m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (1.2km).

How well connected is 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG?

The closest bus stop to 25 Drake Close, SO31 6NG is Headland Drive, 168m away. The nearest rail option is Swanwick Rail Station, 737m away.

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25 Drake Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6NG

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 54

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 25 Drake Close

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

25 Drake Close is a mid-terrace house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6NG). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an E (score 54), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

At 64 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (80 m² median across 26 EPCs).

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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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

E54

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Jun 2011

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

100%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 25 Drake Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6NG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

25 Drake Close has no planning applications on record.

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.

25 Drake Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£236,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 6NG: £220,000 (2024–2015).

Nearby sales in SO31 6NG

On the street

Versus other Drake Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 25 Drake Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

54 (E)

Street avg 55 (E)

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly 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.

£221k

1 Cornflower Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6SP

£215k

1 Birchen Close, Park Gate

SO31 6QT

£314k

1 Bluebell Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6XE

2 bed1 bath

£171k

1 Celandine Avenue, Locks Heath

SO31 6WY

2 bed1 bath

£360k

1 Beverley Close, Park Gate

SO31 6QU

3 bed1 bath

£375k

1 Bryony Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6XW

£375k

1 Chancel Road, Locks Heath

SO31 6TF

3 bed2 bath

£394k

1 Bilberry Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6XX

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

0.2 km

Headland Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 6NG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6NG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.9dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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