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32 Downland Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6WB

Extendable1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
112 m²
1206 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 32 Downland Close

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

32 Downland Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6WB). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 112 m² the property is well over the postcode median (85 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£378/sq ft) was about 54.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £456,000 in September 2022. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2025.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
4.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Downland Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6WB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 32 Downland Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6WB

1decisions1extensions5documents5nearby
  1. Feb 2025
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    First Floor Extension Above Existing Single Storey

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    P/25/0126/FP
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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 5 notable nearby
  • The 5 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

32 Downland Close has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£478,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.9% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£456,000

Growth on file: 3.9% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 8 September 2022Most recent

    £456,000

    +112.1%over 19 years

  2. 16 October 2002

    £215,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6WB: £385,000 (2023–2020).

On the street

Versus other Downland Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 32 Downland Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,071

Street avg £3,304

Strongly above

Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 32 Downland Close

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

Larger development activity nearby

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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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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£360k

1 Beverley Close, Park Gate

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£470k

1 Buttercup Way, Locks Heath

SO31 6DG

4 bed
£496k

1 Cowslip Close, Locks Heath

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4 bed3 bath
£460k

1 Conference Drive, Locks Heath

SO31 6WP

4 bed2 bath
£502k

1 Capstan Gardens, Locks Heath

SO31 6FB

2 bed
£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

0.2 km

Home Rule Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Park Gate Primary 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 6WB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 6WB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6WB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low
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60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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