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

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
159 m²
1711 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 7 Erica Close

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

7 Erica Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6SD). It has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (around 1711 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

At 159 m² the property is well over the postcode median (117 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. A recent sale: £740,000 in September 2025. Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£432/sq ft) was about 62.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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 3)
Apr 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2012from May 2011
Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%4%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Apr 2025from Feb 2012
EPC improved fromD55toC72
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
4%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Erica Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Erica Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

Latest sale on 7 Erica Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£670,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£740,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 September 2025Most recent

    £740,000

    +80.5%over 13 years
  2. 10 June 2012

    £410,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6SD: £535,000 (2024–2020).

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.

7 Erica Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,654

Street avg £3,710

Strongly above

Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 131 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Erica Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

4/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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for SO31 6SD

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
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 7 Erica Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.