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8 Lower Swanwick Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7HH

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
120 m²
1292 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Lower Swanwick Road

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

8 Lower Swanwick Road is a three-bedroom detached house in Swanwick, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 7HH). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 120 m² the property is well over the postcode median (88 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2001–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £396,000 sits 64% above the 2013 sale of £241,500. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in April 2013.

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
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Lower Swanwick Road

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2020from Nov 2011
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Lower Swanwick Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7HH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Lower Swanwick Road has no planning applications on record.

3

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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£396,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£241,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 April 2013Most recent

    £241,500

    +104.7%over 12 years

  2. 24 January 2001

    £118,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 7HH: £276,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Lower Swanwick Road homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Lower Swanwick Road lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,013

Street avg £3,003

Strongly below

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Lower Swanwick Road

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.
£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
£353k

1 Ambledale, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7BR

3 bed1 bath
£342k

1 Cecil Gardens, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7NQ

3 bed
£565k

1 Badgers Run, Holly Hill Lane, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7AB

3 bed
£358k

1 Baytree Cottage, Swanwick Shore Road, Swanwick

SO31 7EF

2 bed3 bath
£563k

1 Agincourt Drive, Sarisbury Green

SO31 7PH

4 bed1 bath
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

0.3 km

Swanwick Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Sarisbury Church of England Junior 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 7HH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO31 7HH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.4dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 7HH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.3dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Lower Swanwick Road, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31 7HH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.