What type of property is 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ last change hands?

1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ last sold for £210,000 in December 2006, around 20 years ago. Before that, it sold for £67,000 in July 1996, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 1996 and December 2006, 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ rose from £67,000 to £210,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +11.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (958 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ located?

1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ sits in Bartley, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

Police records around 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ 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 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

The closest primary school to 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is Bartley Church of England Junior School (794m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is Home Lea, 253m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Shepherds Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

89 m²

958 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Shepherds Close

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

1 Shepherds Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bartley, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 89 m² (around 958 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2024) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 105), a 3-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Untraded for 20 years, with the last transfer in December 2006. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £354,000 sits 68.6% above the 2006 sale of £210,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 18.9% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Shepherds Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Shepherds 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.

1 Shepherds Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£354,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£210,000

Growth on file: 11.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

1 December 2006Most recent
£210,000
+213.4%over 10 years
25 July 1996
£67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 2LJ: £413,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SO40 2LJ

On the street

Versus other Shepherds Close homes

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

On price per m², 1 Shepherds Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,360

Street avg £3,350

Strongly below

Floor Area

89 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

Full Southampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Home Lea — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Bartley Church of England Junior School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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