What type of property is 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW?

5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW last change hands?

5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW last sold for £325,000 in April 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW?

The current EPC rating for 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in December 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW?

5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (1,334 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW?

5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW is in council tax band E.

Where is 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW located?

5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW sits in Bartley, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW?

Police records around 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW 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 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW?

The closest primary school to 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW is Bartley Church of England Junior School (763m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW?

The closest bus stop to 5 Riverside Close, SO40 2LW is Home Lea, 110m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Riverside Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

124 m²

1334 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Riverside Close

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

5 Riverside Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Bartley, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2LW). It has a recorded floor area of 124 m² (around 1334 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2011) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from December 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £519,000 sits 59.7% above the 2013 sale of £325,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 16.3% below the postcode norm. Last sold in April 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDetached
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.

5 Riverside Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 Dec 2021

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Riverside Close, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 2LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Riverside 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.

5 Riverside Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£519,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£325,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

9 April 2013Most recent
£325,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 2LW: £487,500 (2022–2015).

Nearby sales in SO40 2LW

On the street

Versus other Riverside Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 5 Riverside Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,623

Street avg £3,567

Strongly below

Floor Area

124 m²

Street avg 123 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

On par

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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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1 Benbow Gardens, Calmore

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Beechdale Close, Calmore

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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

0.1 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 2LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

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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