What type of property is 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB sell for?

8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB last sold for £165,000 in April 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB located?

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

How safe is the area around 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

Police records around 8 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 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elder Close, SO31 6SB is Horseshoe Lodge, 292m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Elder Close

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

8 Elder Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6SB). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2008. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 sits 58.8% above the 2014 sale of £165,000. Last sold in April 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 years. At 61 m² it's 17.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 9 EPCs).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elder Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Elder 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.

8 Elder Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£165,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 April 2014Most recent
£165,000

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.

On epc rating, 8 Elder Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,705

Street avg £3,480

Below

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£314k

1 Bluebell Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6XE

2 bed1 bath

£171k

1 Celandine Avenue, Locks Heath

SO31 6WY

2 bed1 bath

£502k

1 Capstan Gardens, Locks Heath

SO31 6FB

2 bed

£360k

1 Beverley Close, Park Gate

SO31 6QU

3 bed1 bath

£375k

1 Chancel Road, Locks Heath

SO31 6TF

3 bed2 bath

£471k

1 Chichester Close, Sarisbury Green

SO31 6EX

3 bed1 bath

£448k

1 Daisy Lane, Locks Heath

SO31 6RA

4 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Crescent Road, Locks Heath

SO31 6PE

4 bed

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.

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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

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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