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281 Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7GT

Notable viewsExtendable1 planning record
Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
55 m²
592 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 281 Swanwick Lane

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

281 Swanwick Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Lower Swanwick, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 7GT). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include notable views. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 55 m² it sits well below the postcode median (85 m² across 43 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£448/sq ft) was about 65.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £265,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
  • 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
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 281 Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7GT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 281 Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7GT

1decisions1extensions9documents3nearby
  1. Sept 2024
    Extension
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Rear Dormer To Existing Converted Roof Space & Replacing Roof Of Existing Single Storey Rear Extension

    Documents
    9 docs on file
    Reference
    P/24/1028/FP
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 3 notable nearby
  • The 9 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

281 Swanwick Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£265,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 11 March 2024Most recent

    £265,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 7GT: £330,000 (2024–2023).

On the street

Versus other Swanwick Lane homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

281 Swanwick Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,818

Street avg £3,486

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 111 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 281 Swanwick Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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.
£275k

1 Barnbrook Road, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7BL

2 bed
£358k

1 Baytree Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick

SO31 7EF

2 bed3 bath
£342k

1 Cecil Gardens, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7NQ

3 bed
£353k

1 Ambledale, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7BR

3 bed1 bath
£388k

1 Dormy Close, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7DD

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
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.
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

0.2 km

Swanwick Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Bursledon Church of England Infant School. 9 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 7GT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 7GT

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 7GT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.8dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 281 Swanwick Lane, Lower Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7GT. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.