What type of property is Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU have?

The current EPC rating for Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (452 sq ft). That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 2GU. Source: EPC Register.

How is Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU heated?

The latest EPC at Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU 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 Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU located?

Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU in a safe area?

Police records around Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU 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 Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

The closest primary school to Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU is Calmore Infant School (388m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (1.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

The closest bus stop to Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU is Sarum Compton House, 100m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GU

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

42 m²

452 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About Compton House

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

Compton House is a semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2GU). It has a recorded floor area of 42 m² (around 452 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. At 42 m² this is the 17th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in Compton House, where floor areas span 29–75 m².

At 42 m² the property is well over the postcode median (32 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Feb 2011

Main Fuel

GasCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Compton House, Flat 17, Blackwater Drive, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Compton 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.

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

Current estimate

£135,000

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.

Habitable Rooms for Compton House runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

42 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 1 rooms

Strongly above

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Comparables

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Sarum Compton House — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 2GU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2GU

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