What type of property is 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF?

2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF last change hands?

2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF last sold for £287,000 in August 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £290,500 in March 2003, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between March 2003 and August 2012, 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF fell from £290,500 to £287,000, a change of £3,500. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF?

2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,286 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 13% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 2BF. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF?

2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF is in council tax band E.

Where is 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF located?

2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF?

Police records around 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF?

The closest primary school to 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF is Calmore Infant School (799m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (2.2km).

How well connected is 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ruby Close, SO40 2BF is Amey Gardens, 214m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Ruby Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2BF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1286 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 Ruby Close

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

2 Ruby Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2BF). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1286 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2011) shows a C (score 72). The latest certificate is from July 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £454,000 sits 58.2% above the 2012 sale of £287,000. On the market in August 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

2 Ruby Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 Jul 2021

Current Certificate

Jul 2011

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 10 July 2021

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Ruby Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Ruby Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

2 Ruby Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£454,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.1% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£287,000

Growth on file: -0.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

28 August 2012Most recent
£287,000
-1.2%over 9 years
7 March 2003
£290,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 2BF: £405,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in SO40 2BF

On the street

Versus other Ruby Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 2 Ruby Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,402

Street avg £3,060

Below

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 130 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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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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4 bed2 bath

£253k

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4 bed

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1 Amey Gardens, Totton

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1 Calmore Crescent, Calmore

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed

£301k

1 Benbow Gardens, Calmore

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beechdale Close, Calmore

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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

229/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Amey Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Calmore Infant School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO40 2BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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