What type of property is 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR last sold for £220,000 in May 2015, around 11 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

The current EPC rating for 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR is E with a score of 51 out of 100, lodged in August 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 33% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO31 8GR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR is in council tax band D.

Where is 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR located?

6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR sits in Bursledon, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

Police records around 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR 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 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

The closest primary school to 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR is Bursledon Junior School(CA) (507m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hamble School (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR?

The closest bus stop to 6 Forge Close, SO31 8GR is Redcroft Lane, 64m away. The nearest rail option is Bursledon Rail Station, 939m away.

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6 Forge Close, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8GR

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 51

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Forge Close

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

6 Forge Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Bursledon, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 8GR). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows an E (score 51), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £341,000 sits 55% above the 2015 sale of £220,000. At 68 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 5 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last sold in May 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Aug 2024

EPC Rating

E51

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Forge Close, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8GR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Forge 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.

6 Forge Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£341,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2015)

£220,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 May 2015Most recent
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 8GR: £308,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in SO31 8GR

On the street

Versus other Forge Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 6 Forge Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,235

Street avg £4,095

Strongly below

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.3 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

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.

£353k

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1 Bridge Close, Bursledon

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1 Boundary Road, Bursledon

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1 Ashley Court, Providence Hill, Bursledon

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£330k

1 Devonshire Gardens, Bursledon

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1 Bramble Corner, Hamble Lane, Bursledon

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3 bed2 bath

£290k

1 Batchelor Green, Bursledon

SO31 8FJ

3 bed

£412k

1 Elmslie Gardens, Bursledon

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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.

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

0.1 km

Redcroft Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bursledon Junior School(CA). 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.0dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 8GR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.9dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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