What kind of home is 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

What was the last sold price for 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT last sold for £276,000 in November 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £98,000 in October 1997, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1997 and November 2013, 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT rose from £98,000 to £276,000, a change of £178,000. That works out to roughly +6.7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

The current EPC rating for 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (1,313 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 28% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 6RT. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT in?

1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT sits in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

Police records around 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT 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 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

The closest primary school to 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT is St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School (405m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (1.6km).

What transport links are near 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Cardinal Way, SO31 6RT is Lodge Road, 314m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Cardinal Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6RT

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

122 m²

1313 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Cardinal Way

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

1 Cardinal Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6RT). It has a recorded floor area of 122 m² (around 1313 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Other recorded features include outbuildings. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £587,000 sits 112.7% above the 2013 sale of £276,000. At 122 m² it's 27.1% larger than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 23 EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in November 2013. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Previously extendedYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD58toC73

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

6%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Cardinal Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6RT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 1 Cardinal Way, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6RT

2decisions2extensions14documents5nearby

Jan 2002
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection Of Single Storey Rear Extension, Side Car Port And Replacement Roof Of Increased Pitch To Create Accommodation Within.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
P/01/1525/FP
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionNov 2018Decision

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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1997.

Current estimate

£587,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.7% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£276,000

Growth on file: 6.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2013Most recent
£276,000
+181.6%over 16 years
20 October 1997
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6RT: £510,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SO31 6RT

On the street

Versus other Cardinal Way homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Cardinal Way is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,262

Street avg £3,468

Strongly below

Floor Area

122 m²

Street avg 98 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Lodge Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 6RT 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 6RT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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