What type of property is 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB last sold for £225,000 in June 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £70,000 in February 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1995 and June 2011, 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB rose from £70,000 to £225,000, a change of £155,000. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in March 2016. It has dropped from a C recorded in August 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft). That makes it about 61% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 6SB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB located?

2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB sits in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

Police records around 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB 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 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

The closest primary school to 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is Locks Heath Junior School (601m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (946m).

What transport links are near 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

The closest bus stop to 2 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is Horseshoe Lodge, 292m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Elder Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SB

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Elder Close

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

2 Elder Close is a semi-detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6SB). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2016) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (August 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from March 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in June 2011. At 98 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 9 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £358,000 sits 59.1% above the 2011 sale of £225,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£213/sq ft) was about 15.1% below the postcode norm. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2000.

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Mar 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2016

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2016from Aug 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD61

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

100%53%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elder Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Elder Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SB

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Feb 2000
ExtensionAmendment
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Side of property
Erection Of Single Storey Side Extension And Conversion Of Garage To Living Accommodation And First Floor Balcony: Minor Amendment - Increase Depth Of Single Storey Extension.
Reference
P/99/1054/MA/A
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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.

2 Elder Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£358,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£225,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

2 June 2011Most recent
£225,000
+155.7%over 11 years
4 October 1999
£88,000
+25.7%over 4 years
10 February 1995
£70,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6SB: £275,000 (2025–2018).

Nearby sales in SO31 6SB

On the street

Versus other Elder Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Elder Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,296

Street avg £3,526

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Horseshoe Lodge — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Locks Heath Junior School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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