What kind of home is 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN?

23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN last change hands?

23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN last sold for £169,000 in January 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN?

The current EPC rating for 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN?

23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (840 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN use?

The latest EPC at 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN?

23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN in?

23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN sits in Calmore, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN?

Police records around 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN 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.

What schools are near 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN?

The closest primary school to 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN is Calmore Infant School (223m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (1.3km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN?

The closest bus stop to 23 Fontwell Close, SO40 2TN is Bearslane Close, 257m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Fontwell Close, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2TN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

78 m²

840 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 23 Fontwell Close

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

23 Fontwell Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Calmore, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 2TN). It has a recorded floor area of 78 m² (around 840 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in January 2011. Today's modelled estimate of £263,000 sits 55.6% above the 2011 sale of £169,000.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Sept 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

7%79%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Fontwell Close, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Fontwell 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.

23 Fontwell Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£169,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

5 January 2011Most recent
£169,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 2TN: £265,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in SO40 2TN

On the street

Versus other Fontwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 23 Fontwell Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,167

Street avg £2,629

Strongly below

Floor Area

78 m²

Street avg 85 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 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.

£267k

1 Bearslane Close, Totton

SO40 2FF

3 bed

£257k

1 Beechdale Walk, Calmore

SO40 2GJ

3 bed

£292k

1 Beechdale Close, Calmore

SO40 2QH

3 bed

£299k

1 Benbow Gardens, Calmore

SO40 2SX

3 bed1 bath

£360k

1 Calmore Crescent, Calmore

SO40 2RJ

3 bed1 bath

£388k

1 Bowater Way, Calmore

SO40 2UT

3 bed

£269k

1 Blackwater Mews, Totton

SO40 2GL

4 bed

£400k

1 Buckland Gardens, Calmore

SO40 2SB

4 bed2 bath

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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Bearslane Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Calmore Infant School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 2TN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

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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