What is the EPC rating for Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

The current EPC rating for Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU has a recorded floor area of 40 m² (431 sq ft). That makes it about 25% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 2GU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU use?

The latest EPC at Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

Compton House, Flat 3, 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.

Which area is Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU in?

Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district.

Is Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU in a safe area?

Police records around Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU 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.

What schools are near Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

The closest primary school to Compton House, Flat 3, 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.

How well connected is Compton House, Flat 3, Blackwater Drive, SO40 2GU?

The closest bus stop to Compton House, Flat 3, 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 3, Blackwater Drive, Totton, Southampton, SO40 2GU

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

40 m²

431 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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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 40 m² (around 431 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 40 m² this is the 17th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in Compton House, where floor areas span 29–75 m².

At 40 m² it's 25% larger than the typical home in the postcode (32 m² median across 24 EPCs).

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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)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Sept 2014

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Compton House, Flat 3, 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

£124,000

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

74 (C)

Street avg 74 (C)

On par

Floor Area

40 m²

Street avg 36 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2GU

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