What kind of home is 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD last sold for £615,000 in May 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £507,500 in September 2018. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2018 and May 2026, 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD rose from £507,500 to £615,000, a change of £107,500. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

The current EPC rating for 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in April 2015. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 6SD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD use?

The latest EPC at 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is in council tax band E.

Which area is 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD in?

5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD sits in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district.

What is crime like near 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

Police records around 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

The closest primary school to 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is Sarisbury Infant School (854m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (559m).

How well connected is 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

The closest bus stop to 5 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is Heath Road South, 120m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Erica Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SD

3 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 5 Erica Close

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

5 Erica Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6SD). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The property has underfloor heating on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Most recent transfer was May 2026 at £615,000 — fresh data. Across 2018–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£488/sq ft) was about 85.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Underfloor heatingYes
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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromD60toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Erica Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Erica Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SD

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Oct 2025
Garage Conversion
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
Two Storey Rear And Side Extension And Partial Conversion Of Garage
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
P/25/1139/FP
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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.

5 Erica Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£609,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£615,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

21 May 2026Most recent
£615,000
+24.2%over 5 years
18 December 2020
£495,000
-2.5%over 2 years
27 September 2018
£507,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6SD: £555,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in SO31 6SD

On the street

Versus other Erica Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 5 Erica Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£5,256

Street avg £3,894

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 135 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.7 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.

£608k

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SO31 6RT

4 bed2 bath

£504k

1 Cowslip Close, Locks Heath

SO31 6XL

4 bed3 bath

£484k

1 Conference Drive, Locks Heath

SO31 6WP

4 bed2 bath

£468k

1 Daisy Lane, Locks Heath

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4 bed2 bath

£460k

1 Buttercup Way, Locks Heath

SO31 6DG

4 bed

£450k

1 Crescent Road, Locks Heath

SO31 6PE

4 bed

£455k

1 Chichester Close, Sarisbury Green

SO31 6EX

3 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

233/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Heath Road South — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Brookfield Community School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6SD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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Common questions

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