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

1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

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

1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ last sold for £295,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

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

1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 2LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ heated?

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

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

1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ 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 1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ located?

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

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

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

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

What transport links are near 1b, Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

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

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1b, Shepherds Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1b

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

1b is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Bartley, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 61 m² it sits well below the postcode median (91 m² across 24 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £338,000 is 14.6% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£449/sq ft) was about 80.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2019 for £295,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

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

1b 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.

1b valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£338,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£295,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 October 2019Most recent
£295,000

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 floor area, 1b runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,836

Street avg £3,212

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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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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 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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