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7a, Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DP

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
84 m²
904 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 7a

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

7a is a semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3DP). It has a recorded floor area of 84 m² (around 904 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2026) 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 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 84 m² this is the 40th smallest of 41 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 26–102 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 41 units on file.

At 84 m² the property is well over the postcode median (48 m² across 40 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 June 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2026from Apr 2013
Low Energy Lighting
75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7a, Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7a has no planning applications on record.

1

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

7a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 3DP: £136,000 (2025–2025).

On the street

Versus other Water Lane homes

Four headline reads against 36 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 7a stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 71 (C)

Below

Floor Area

84 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£178k

1 Forest Mews, Totton

SO40 3GL

2 bed
£183k

1 Glyn Gables, Maynard Road, Totton

SO40 3HQ

£174k

1 Alexander Close, Totton

SO40 3FY

£193k

1 Ivy Close, Totton

SO40 3XE

2 bed
£233k

1 Causeway Crescent, Totton

SO40 3AZ

£256k

1 Boniface Close, Totton

SO40 3SJ

£275k

1 Bagber Road, Totton

SO40 3DU

3 bed
£317k

1 Brackley Way, Totton

SO40 3HP

2 bed
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.
Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

229/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Post Office & Shops — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Lydlynch Infant School. 19 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 3DP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO40 3DP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 3DP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.7dB

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 7a, Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DP. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.