What type of property is 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

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

What was the last sold price for 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ last sold for £390,500 in January 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £245,000 in May 2015. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

Across 3 sales between May 2015 and January 2024, 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ rose from £245,000 to £390,500, a change of £145,500. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (1,098 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 2LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ have?

3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ has council approval for single-storey rear extension granted in September 2017 under ref. 17/00617. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

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

Where is 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ located?

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

Is 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 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 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

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

What transport links are near 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Shepherds Close, SO40 2LJ is Home Lea, 253m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Shepherds Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LJ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

102 m²

1098 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Shepherds Close

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

3 Shepherds Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Bartley, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 102 m² (around 1098 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 70). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Good to Average. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 42.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold January 2024 for £390,500.

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
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Jan 2015

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Shepherds Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Shepherds Close has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

2 applications on record at 3 Shepherds Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LJ

2decisions2extensions30documents2nearby

Sept 2017
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Single storey rear extension
Documents
14 docs on file
Reference
17/00617
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionFeb 2019Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Shepherds Close saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£429,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£390,500

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

19 January 2024Most recent
£390,500
+16.6%over 6 years
7 May 2017
£335,000
+36.7%over 1 year
21 May 2015
£245,000

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.

Price per m²

£3,828

Street avg £3,268

Above

Floor Area

102 m²

Street avg 93 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

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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

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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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