What type of property is 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE?

7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE last change hands?

7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE last sold for £243,000 in December 2017, around 9 years ago. Land Registry has 5 sales on record going back to £53,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE appreciated in value?

Across 5 sales between August 1996 and December 2017, 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE rose from £53,500 to £243,000, a change of £189,500. That works out to roughly +7.4% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in August 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE?

7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 6XE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE heated?

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

What council tax band is 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE?

7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE located?

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

What is crime like near 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE?

Police records around 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE?

The closest primary school to 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE is Locks Heath Junior School (728m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (728m).

What transport links are near 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bluebell Close, SO31 6XE is Heath Road South SCH, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bluebell Close, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6XE

5 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Bluebell Close

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

7 Bluebell Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Locks Heath, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 6XE). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76).

Last sold in December 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 is 18.9% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 97.4% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

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)

Aug 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2025from Mar 2015

EPC improved fromE47toD62

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

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

7 Bluebell Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

7 Bluebell Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.4% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£243,000

Growth on file: 7.4% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2017Most recent
£243,000
+38.9%over 3 years
2 June 2014
£175,000
+44.6%over 11 years
22 July 2002
£121,000
+112.3%over 5 years
22 May 1997
£57,000
+6.5%over 9 months
29 August 1996
£53,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 6XE: £273,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SO31 6XE

On the street

Versus other Bluebell Close homes

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

7 Bluebell Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£4,190

Street avg £3,278

Above

Floor Area

58 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Below

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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.

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1 Capstan Gardens, Locks Heath

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£360k

1 Beverley Close, Park Gate

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3 bed1 bath

£375k

1 Chancel Road, Locks Heath

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3 bed2 bath

£471k

1 Chichester Close, Sarisbury Green

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3 bed1 bath

£448k

1 Daisy Lane, Locks Heath

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4 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Crescent Road, Locks Heath

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Area

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Heath Road South SCH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Locks Heath Junior School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 6XE 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 6XE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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