What type of property is 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX?

17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX last change hands?

17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX last sold for £167,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £63,000 in June 1998, so prices have been rising over 14 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 1998 and May 2012, 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX rose from £63,000 to £167,000, a change of £104,000. That works out to roughly +7.3% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX?

The current EPC rating for 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX?

17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 4JX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX heated?

The latest EPC at 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX?

17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX 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 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX located?

17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX sits in Marchwood, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX?

Police records around 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX 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 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX?

The closest primary school to 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX is Marchwood Church of England Infant School (260m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX?

The closest bus stop to 17 Larkspur Drive, SO40 4JX is Twiggs Lane, 98m away. In total there are 26 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Larkspur Drive, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4JX

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 17 Larkspur Drive

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

17 Larkspur Drive is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Marchwood, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 4JX). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1998–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £280,000 sits 67.7% above the 2012 sale of £167,000. At 66 m² it's 26.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (52 m² median across 27 EPCs). On the market in May 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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

GarageDetached
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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 3)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Feb 2012

EPC improved fromD65toE46

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

83%0%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2022from Oct 2022

EPC improved fromE46toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Larkspur Drive, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4JX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Larkspur Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications 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.

17 Larkspur Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£280,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.3% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£167,000

Growth on file: 7.3% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

14 May 2012Most recent
£167,000
+165.1%over 13 years
11 June 1998
£63,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 4JX: £255,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SO40 4JX

On the street

Versus other Larkspur Drive homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 17 Larkspur Drive stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,530

Street avg £3,576

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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.

£220k

1 Admiralty Way, Marchwood

SO40 4AG

2 bed

£387k

1 Bury Farm Cottage, Bury Road, Marchwood

SO40 4UD

2 bed

£400k

1 Bursledon Cottage, Twiggs Lane, Marchwood

SO40 4UN

2 bed

£300k

1 Farrell Fields, Marchwood

SO40 4AY

3 bed

£312k

1 Acorn Close, Marchwood

SO40 4YN

3 bed

£236k

1 Evergreen Close, Marchwood

SO40 4XU

1 bed

£373k

1 Adams Wood Drive, Marchwood

SO40 4XX

3 bed

£375k

1 Frome Close, Marchwood

SO40 4SL

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

Twiggs Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Marchwood Church of England Infant School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO40 4JX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 4JX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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