What type of property is Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT?

Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT?

The current EPC rating for Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in June 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT?

Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (312 sq ft). That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 2GT. Source: EPC Register.

How is Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT heated?

The latest EPC at Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT?

Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT located?

Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT in a safe area?

Police records around Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT 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 Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT?

The closest primary school to Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT is Calmore Infant School (450m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT?

The closest bus stop to Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GT is Sarum Compton House, 34m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GT

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

29 m²

312 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Sarum House

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

Sarum House is a semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2GT). It has a recorded floor area of 29 m² (around 312 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 29 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across Sarum House (29–75 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2023) 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, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor.

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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.

Sarum House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC77

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Sarum House, Flat 18, Blackwater Drive, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Sarum House 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.

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

Current estimate

£112,000

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.

On the street

Versus other Blackwater Drive homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, Sarum House stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

29 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.5 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

1 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

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Comparables

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Sarum Compton House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 2GT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2GT

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