What kind of home is 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

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

When did 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL last change hands?

15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL last sold for £192,000 in March 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (495 sq ft), around 15 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 3GL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL use?

The latest EPC at 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

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

Which area is 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL in?

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

What is crime like near 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

The closest primary school to 15 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 is the nearest station to 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

The closest bus stop to 15 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is Stanley Road, 143m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Forest Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GL

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

46 m²

495 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Forest Mews

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

15 Forest Mews is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3GL). It has a recorded floor area of 46 m² (around 495 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). 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 Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in March 2011. At 46 m² it sits well below the postcode median (70 m² across 13 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £276,000 is 43.8% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£388/sq ft) was about 40% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

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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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromB81toC71

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Forest Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

15 Forest Mews valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£276,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£192,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 March 2011Most recent
£192,000

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.

EPC Rating for 15 Forest Mews lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,174

Street avg £3,093

Strongly above

Floor Area

46 m²

Street avg 74 m²

Strongly 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

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

0.1 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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