What kind of home is 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (1,001 sq ft). That makes it about 47% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 3GY. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY in?

2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

Police records around 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY 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 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The closest primary school to 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is Abbotswood Junior School (310m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (781m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is Hammonds Green, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bishops Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

93 m²

1001 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Bishops Close

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

2 Bishops Close is a semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3GY). It has a recorded floor area of 93 m² (around 1001 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in February 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

At 93 m² it's 15.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (81 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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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)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromD62toC69

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bishops Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bishops Close 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.

2 Bishops Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£322,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 3GY: £265,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SO40 3GY

On the street

Versus other Bishops Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 2 Bishops Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

On par

Floor Area

93 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

£323k

1 Brackley Way, Totton

SO40 3HP

2 bed

£324k

1 Bishops Close, Totton

SO40 3GY

3 bed

£328k

1 Huntingdon Close, Totton

SO40 3NX

3 bed

£329k

1 Hammonds Green, Totton

SO40 3HU

3 bed

£349k

1 Hamtun Gardens, Totton

SO40 3NW

2 bed1 bath

£350k

1 Hurst Close, Totton

SO40 3QJ

2 bed

£364k

1 Arundel Road, Totton

SO40 3BJ

£371k

1 Abbotsfield, Totton

SO40 3GW

3 bed1 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

0.1 km

Hammonds Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Abbotswood Junior School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO40 3GY 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 3GY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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