What type of property is River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH?

River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH is a detached house.

What energy rating does River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH have?

The current EPC rating for River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in June 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH?

River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH has a recorded floor area of 415 m² (4,467 sq ft). That makes it about 77% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 8DH. Source: EPC Register.

How is River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH heated?

The latest EPC at River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH had any planning applications?

River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH has 4 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH?

River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH is in council tax band H. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH located?

River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH sits in Bursledon, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH in a safe area?

Police records around River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH 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 River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH?

The closest primary school to River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH is Bursledon Church of England Infant School (808m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hamble School (1.0km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH?

The closest rail stop to River Barn, Salterns Lane, SO31 8DH is Bursledon Rail Station, 863m away. The nearest bus option is Hamble Schools, 995m away.

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River Barn, Salterns Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8DH

15 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

415 m²

4467 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band H

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About River Barn

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

River Barn is a detached house in Bursledon, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 8DH). It has a recorded floor area of 415 m² (around 4467 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band H. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 415 m² the property is well over the postcode median (244 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 15 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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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.

River Barn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Jun 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

12.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Early 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DDetached over 300m²Extended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against River Barn, Salterns Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8DH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

15 applications on record at River Barn, Salterns Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8DH

15decisions4extensions92documents3nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Oct 2004
OutbuildingHeritage
Outcome in report
Construction of summer house and shed to rear
Documents
8 docs on file
Reference
C/04/51749
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
PorchJul 2025Decision
Tree WorksMar 20258no. Western Red Cedar (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 & T8) - Dismantle due to dangerous leaning stems & growth far exceeding either neighbours ability to maintain. 3no. Macrocarpa ( T9, T10 & T11) - Dismantle due to dangerous hazard stems leaning in adjacent oak tree & storm damage leaving poor overall stability. 1no. Beech (T12) - Remove lower 4 limbs to crown lift, 2 have snapped due to excessive horizontal weight.Decision

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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.

River Barn has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£1,666,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 8DH: £1,600,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in SO31 8DH

On the street

Versus other Salterns Lane homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

River Barn outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

63 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Above

Floor Area

415 m²

Street avg 252 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

12.0 t/year

Street avg 8.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

11 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly above

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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

0.9 km

Bursledon Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bursledon Church of England Infant School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 8DH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 8DH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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