What type of property is 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB is a 3-bedroom detached house, on a corner plot.

What was the last sold price for 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB last sold for £385,000 in December 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in December 2006, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between December 2006 and December 2020, 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB rose from £240,000 to £385,000, a change of £145,000. That works out to roughly +3.4% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

The current EPC rating for 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB heated?

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

What council tax band is 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

Police records around 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB 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.

Which schools serve 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

The closest primary school to 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB is Park Gate Primary School (561m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (780m).

What is the nearest station to 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB?

The closest bus stop to 7 Downland Close, SO31 6WB is Home Rule Road, 194m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 7 Downland Close

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

7 Downland Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6WB). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in July 2020 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2006–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £427,000 is 10.9% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£447/sq ft) was about 82.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £385,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Corner plotYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 February 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Jul 2020

EPC improved fromD63toC79

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%50%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

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

1 application on record at 7 Downland Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6WB

1decisions4documents5nearby

Nov 2005
RenovationFull
Outcome in report
Replace Existing Hedge With Wall In Excess Of One Metre Adjacent To Highway
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
P/05/1183/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.

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Current estimate

£427,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.4% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£385,000

Growth on file: 3.4% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

7 December 2020Most recent
£385,000
+60.4%over 13 years
20 December 2006
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6WB: £456,000 (2026–2021).

Nearby sales in SO31 6WB

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.

7 Downland Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,813

Street avg £3,413

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

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Crime

233/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.

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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· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 6WB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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