What type of property is 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY?

26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY sell for?

26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY last sold for £295,000 in October 2025. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £81,000 in April 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY?

Across 4 sales between April 1999 and October 2025, 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY rose from £81,000 to £295,000, a change of £214,000. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY?

The current EPC rating for 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY?

26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY heated?

The latest EPC at 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY had any planning applications?

26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY has 1 planning record on file (1 refused), most recent in July 2016. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY?

26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY is in council tax band C.

Where is 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY located?

26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY sits in Calmore, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY in a safe area?

Police records around 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY?

The closest primary school to 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY is Calmore Infant School (482m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (1.3km).

What transport links are near 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY?

The closest bus stop to 26 Longbridge Close, SO40 2QY is Testwood Crescent, 84m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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26 Longbridge Close, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2QY

4 sales on record1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 26 Longbridge Close

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

26 Longbridge Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Calmore, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2QY). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

A recent sale: £295,000 in October 2025. Across 1999–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£356/sq ft) was about 75.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One planning record on file: an extension refused in 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 September 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Apr 2014

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 26 Longbridge Close, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2QY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey side extension at 26 Longbridge Close.

1 application on record at 26 Longbridge Close, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2QY

1decisions1extensions12documents2nearby

Jul 2016
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Two-storey side extension; dropped kerb; new access and hardstanding
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
16/10686
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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.

26 Longbridge Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£311,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£295,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

5 October 2025Most recent
£295,000
+18.0%over 4 years
18 March 2021
£250,000
+59.7%over 17 years
27 August 2003
£156,500
+93.2%over 4 years
8 April 1999
£81,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 2QY: £285,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SO40 2QY

On the street

Versus other Longbridge Close homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

26 Longbridge Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,831

Street avg £2,753

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 83 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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Area

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Crime

229/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Testwood Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Calmore Infant School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2QY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

Low

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60 dB

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