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

3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL last sold for £167,000 in January 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £146,000 in December 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

Across 2 sales between December 2013 and January 2017, 3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL rose from £146,000 to £167,000, a change of £21,000. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

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

The current EPC rating for 3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. Source: EPC Register.

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

3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 3GL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL heated?

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

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

3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL 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.

Where is 3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL located?

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

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

Police records around 3 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 3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Forest Mews, SO40 3GL?

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

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3 Forest Mews, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GL

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Forest Mews

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

3 Forest Mews is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3GL). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2024) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. The rating has held steady at B across 2 certificates since September 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. At 56 m² this is the 4th smallest of 14 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 46–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the top.

On the market in January 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. At 56 m² it's 20% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 13 EPCs). Across 2013–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £189,000 is 13.2% above the 2017 sale price.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

3 Forest Mews's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

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

3 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.

Current estimate

£189,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£167,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

13 January 2017Most recent
£167,000
+14.4%over 3 years
20 December 2013
£146,000

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 4 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Forest Mews is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,982

Street avg £3,465

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 56 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 1.2 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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£349k

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£328k

1 Huntingdon Close, Totton

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3 bed

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

Common questions

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