What kind of home is 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ?

23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ last change hands?

23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ last sold for £145,000 in February 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £174,000 in January 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between January 2008 and February 2012, 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ fell from £174,000 to £145,000, a change of £29,000. That works out to roughly -4.4% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ?

The current EPC rating for 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ?

23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 7DJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ use?

The latest EPC at 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ?

23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ in?

23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ sits in Swanwick, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ?

Police records around 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ 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.

What schools are near 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ?

The closest primary school to 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ is Sarisbury Church of England Junior School (1.5km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (2.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ?

The closest bus stop to 23 Lawson Close, SO31 7DJ is Swanwick Lane, 461m away. The nearest rail option is Bursledon Rail Station, 861m away.

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23 Lawson Close, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7DJ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Lawson Close

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

23 Lawson Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Swanwick, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 7DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2008–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £298,000 sits 105.5% above the 2012 sale of £145,000. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jul 2011

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Lawson Close, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Lawson Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

23 Lawson Close changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£298,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.4% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£145,000

Growth on file: -4.4% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

14 February 2012Most recent
£145,000
-10.5%
25 August 2011
£162,000
-6.9%over 3 years
25 January 2008
£174,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 7DJ: £285,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SO31 7DJ

On the street

Versus other Lawson Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Lawson Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£1,883

Street avg £2,289

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

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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.

£342k

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1 Ambledale, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7BR

3 bed1 bath

£388k

1 Dormy Close, Sarisbury Green

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3 bed

£416k

1 Brookfield Gardens, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7DT

3 bed1 bath

£420k

1 Bye Road, Swanwick

SO31 7GX

3 bed1 bath

£565k

1 Badgers Run, Holly Hill Lane, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7AB

3 bed

£275k

1 Barnbrook Road, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7BL

2 bed

£358k

1 Baytree Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick

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2 bed3 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Swanwick Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Sarisbury Church of England Junior School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 7DJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 7DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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