What type of property is 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE?

2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE last change hands?

2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE last sold for £125,000 in August 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in December 2006, so prices have been flat over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE?

Across 2 sales between December 2006 and August 2013, 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE rose from £125,000 to £125,000, a change of £0. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE?

2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (624 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 3XE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE heated?

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

What council tax band is 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE?

2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE 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 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE?

Police records around 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE 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 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE?

The closest primary school to 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE is Oakfield Academy (547m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (827m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE?

The closest bus stop to 2 Ivy Close, SO40 3XE is Stanley Road, 67m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Ivy Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3XE

Property type

Detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

58 m²

624 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Ivy Close

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

2 Ivy Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3XE). It has a recorded floor area of 58 m² (around 624 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. At 58 m² this is the 5th smallest of 6 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–61 m². On EPC score it ranks first in the building (77 versus a worst of 69). The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good.

At 58 m² it's 16% larger than the typical home in the postcode (50 m² median across 5 EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £165,000 is 32% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£200/sq ft) was about 41% below the postcode norm. Last sold in August 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.

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
Bathrooms1

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.

2 Ivy Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from May 2013

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

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

2 Ivy Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

Current estimate

£165,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£125,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

19 August 2013Most recent
£125,000
1 December 2006
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 3XE: £183,000 (2023–2015).

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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

229/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Stanley Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 3XE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 3XE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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