What type of property is 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

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

What is the EPC rating for 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The current EPC rating for 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft). That makes it about 48% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 3GY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY have?

7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY has 3 approved extension applications on file including front extension and side extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY 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 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY located?

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

How safe is the area around 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

Police records around 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The closest primary school to 7 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.

What is the nearest station to 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The closest bus stop to 7 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is Hammonds Green, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Bishops Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GY

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 7 Bishops Close

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

7 Bishops Close is a semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3GY). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a C (score 74). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2017. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 94 m² it's 16.8% 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)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from Nov 2017

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

80%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Bishops Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Bishops Close has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at 7 Bishops Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GY

3decisions3extensions14documents1nearby

Mar 2006
Extension
Outcome in report
Extension: Side of property
Single-storey side extension
Reference
x/06/86905
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More recent applications — locked
ExtensionApr 2018Decision
ExtensionMar 2006Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£287,000

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.

On epc rating, 7 Bishops Close stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 69 (D)

Above

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

On par

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.

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1 Bishops Close, Totton

SO40 3GY

3 bed

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£332k

1 Hammonds Green, Totton

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1 Hurst Close, Totton

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Area

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Crime

229/mo

Falling 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

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Common questions

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