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Hilltop, Barrow Hill Road, Copythorne, Southampton, SO40 2PH

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
113 m²
1216 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Hilltop

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

Hilltop is a semi-detached house in Copythorne, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2PH). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 91), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £630,000 is 20% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£432/sq ft) was about 32.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £525,000 in June 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Oct 2010
EPC improved fromF38toD58
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%53%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hilltop, Barrow Hill Road, Copythorne, Southampton, SO40 2PH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Hilltop, Barrow Hill Road, Copythorne, Southampton, SO40 2PH

1decisions1extensions11documents2nearby
  1. Apr 2011
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Single storey extension; car port; rear roof balcony; external alterations.

    Documents
    10 docs on file
    Reference
    11/96198
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision

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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 11 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£630,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2021)

£525,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2021Most recent

    £525,000

    +53.3%over 10 years
  2. 11 February 2011

    £342,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 2PH: £557,500 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Barrow Hill Road homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Hilltop is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£4,646

Street avg £4,154

Above

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 124 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.1 t/year

Street avg 6.7 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Hilltop

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Mission Hall — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Copythorne CofE Infant School. 5 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 2PH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO40 2PH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2PH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Hilltop, Barrow Hill Road, Copythorne, Southampton, SO40 2PH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.