What kind of home is 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW?

72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW?

72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW last sold for £585,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £600,000 in March 2024. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW?

The current EPC rating for 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW?

72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (1,615 sq ft). That makes it about 122% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 7LW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW use?

The latest EPC at 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW?

72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW is in council tax band E.

Which area is 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW in?

72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW sits in Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW in a safe area?

Police records around 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW 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 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW?

The closest primary school to 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW is Sarisbury Church of England Junior School (325m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Brookfield Community School (753m).

What transport links are near 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW?

The closest bus stop to 72 Columbus Drive, SO31 7LW is Cold East Way, 293m away. The nearest rail option is Swanwick Rail Station, 1.1km away.

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72 Columbus Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7LW

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

150 m²

1615 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 72 Columbus Drive

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

72 Columbus Drive is a detached house in Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 7LW). It has a recorded floor area of 150 m² (around 1615 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

At 150 m² the property is well over the postcode median (70 m² across 49 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2024–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£362/sq ft) was about 28.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £585,000.

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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 3)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

7%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 72 Columbus Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

72 Columbus Drive 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.

Latest sale on 72 Columbus Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£603,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.5% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2024)

£585,000

Growth on file: -2.5% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

27 June 2024Most recent
£585,000
-2.5%
22 March 2024
£600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 7LW: £305,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SO31 7LW

On the street

Versus other Columbus Drive homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 72 Columbus Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,900

Street avg £3,753

Above

Floor Area

150 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly 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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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Cold East Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sarisbury Church of England Junior School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 7LW 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 7LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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Common questions

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