What type of property is 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot and set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX sell for?

23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX last sold for £185,000 in February 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £57,750 in May 1997. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

Across 3 sales between May 1997 and February 2014, 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX rose from £57,750 to £185,000, a change of £127,250. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

The current EPC rating for 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in May 2013. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (893 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is in council tax band C.

Where is 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX located?

23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX sits in Calmore, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

Police records around 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX 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 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

The closest primary school to 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is Calmore Infant School (136m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (1.5km).

What is the nearest station to 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

The closest bus stop to 23 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is Stocklands, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Benbow Gardens, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2SX

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

83 m²

893 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 23 Benbow Gardens

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

23 Benbow Gardens is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Calmore, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2SX). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in May 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a corner plot and a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1997–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 62.7% above the 2014 sale of £185,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 17.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2014, so it's been off the market for around 12 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageEn bloc
Corner plotYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2026from May 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC72

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

45%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Benbow Gardens, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Benbow Gardens 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.

23 Benbow Gardens has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£185,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

24 February 2014Most recent
£185,000
+8.2%over 6 years
7 November 2007
£171,000
+196.1%over 10 years
1 May 1997
£57,750

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 2SX: £286,250 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SO40 2SX

On the street

Versus other Benbow Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Benbow Gardens outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,229

Street avg £2,430

On par

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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.

£301k

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3 bed

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1 Bowater Way, Calmore

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3 bed

£262k

1 Bearslane Close, Totton

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3 bed

£346k

1 Calmore Crescent, Calmore

SO40 2RJ

3 bed1 bath

£253k

1 Beechdale Walk, Calmore

SO40 2GJ

3 bed

£253k

1 Blackwater Mews, Totton

SO40 2GL

4 bed

£396k

1 Buckland Gardens, Calmore

SO40 2SB

4 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

229/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Stocklands — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Calmore Infant School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.7dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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Common questions

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