What type of property is 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX last change hands?

9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX last sold for £118,000 in December 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £94,950 in October 2001, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2001 and December 2003, 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX rose from £94,950 to £118,000, a change of £23,050. That works out to roughly +10.5% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

The current EPC rating for 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 2SX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

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

Where is 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX located?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

Police records around 9 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 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

The closest primary school to 9 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 transport links are near 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX?

The closest bus stop to 9 Benbow Gardens, SO40 2SX is Stocklands, 213m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Benbow Gardens, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2SX

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 9 Benbow Gardens

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

9 Benbow Gardens is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Calmore, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2SX). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

It hasn't traded since December 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 10.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £272,000 sits 130.5% above the 2003 sale of £118,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£126/sq ft) was about 32.2% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

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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)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2031

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2021from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromD59toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Benbow Gardens, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

9 Benbow Gardens valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£272,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.5% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£118,000

Growth on file: 10.5% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

19 December 2003Most recent
£118,000
+24.3%over 2 years
17 October 2001
£94,950

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.

Price per m² for 9 Benbow Gardens lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,356

Street avg £2,467

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

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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 Blackwater Mews, Totton

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1 Buckland Gardens, Calmore

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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

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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