What type of property is 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL last change hands?

10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL last sold for £295,000 in July 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £198,000 in February 2011, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2011 and July 2023, 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL rose from £198,000 to £295,000, a change of £97,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

The current EPC rating for 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in January 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL heated?

The latest EPC at 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is in council tax band C.

Where is 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL located?

10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL in a safe area?

Police records around 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL 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.

Which schools serve 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

The closest primary school to 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is Oakfield Academy (559m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (906m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

The closest bus stop to 10 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is Stanley Road, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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10 Forest Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GL

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 10 Forest Mews

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

10 Forest Mews is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3GL). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2011–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£392/sq ft) was about 39.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £295,000 in July 2023.

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
Open-plan layoutYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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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)

Jan 2023

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2023from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromB82toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 10 Forest Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

10 Forest Mews has no planning applications on record.

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.

Latest sale on 10 Forest Mews was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£309,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£295,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2023Most recent
£295,000
+49.0%over 12 years
25 February 2011
£198,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 3GL: £225,000 (2023–2020).

Nearby sales in SO40 3GL

On the street

Versus other Forest Mews homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

10 Forest Mews outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,214

Street avg £3,088

Strongly above

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 1.6 t/year

Strongly below

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Stanley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Oakfield Academy. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO40 3GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 3GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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