What type of property is 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL?

23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL is a mid-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL?

The current EPC rating for 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL?

23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL?

23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL located?

23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL?

The closest primary school to 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL is Oakfield Academy (512m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (1.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL?

The closest bus stop to 23 Blackwater Mews, SO40 2GL is Sarum Compton House, 155m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

23 Blackwater Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 23 Blackwater Mews

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

23 Blackwater Mews is a mid-terrace house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2GL). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Blackwater Mews

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

The data behind every report

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 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Dec 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Blackwater Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Blackwater Mews 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.

23 Blackwater Mews has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£230,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 SO40 2GL: £250,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in SO40 2GL

On the street

Versus other Blackwater Mews homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 67 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 23 Blackwater Mews

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£241k

1 Birchglade, Calmore

SO40 2GP

£257k

1 Beechdale Walk, Calmore

SO40 2GJ

3 bed

£267k

1 Bearslane Close, Totton

SO40 2FF

3 bed

£269k

1 Blackwater Mews, Totton

SO40 2GL

4 bed

£281k

1 Brook Walk, Calmore

SO40 2UY

£188k

1 Brook Court, Blackwater Drive, Totton

SO40 2AY

£283k

1 Aintree Road, Calmore

SO40 2TL

£284k

1 Allerton Close, Totton

SO40 2GQ

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Sarum Compton House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakfield Academy. 14 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 SO40 2GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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 23 Blackwater Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.