What kind of home is 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

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

What did 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD sell for?

7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD last sold for £740,000 in September 2025. Before that, it sold for £410,000 in June 2012, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

Across 2 sales between June 2012 and September 2025, 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD rose from £410,000 to £740,000, a change of £330,000. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD has a recorded floor area of 159 m² (1,711 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 36% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 6SD. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD use?

The latest EPC at 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD in?

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

What is crime like near 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

Police records around 7 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 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

The closest primary school to 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD is Sarisbury Infant School (854m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (559m).

What is the nearest station to 7 Erica Close, SO31 6SD?

The closest bus stop to 7 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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7 Erica Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SD

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

159 m²

1711 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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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 58.9% 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

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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 3)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 April 2035

8 years remaining

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.

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

£710,000

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

2 September 2025Most recent
£740,000
+80.5%over 13 years
10 June 2012
£410,000

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.

7 Erica Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,654

Street avg £3,944

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Floor Area

159 m²

Street avg 132 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

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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

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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