What type of property is Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN?

Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN last change hands?

Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN last sold for £580,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN?

The current EPC rating for Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN is E with a score of 46 out of 100, lodged in April 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN?

Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (2,088 sq ft), around 65 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 66% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 4UN. Source: EPC Register.

How is Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN heated?

The latest EPC at Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN?

Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN located?

Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN sits in Marchwood, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN in a safe area?

Police records around Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN 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 Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN?

The closest primary school to Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN is Marchwood Church of England Infant School (558m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN?

The closest bus stop to Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, SO40 4UN is Twiggs Lane, 725m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4UN

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

194 m²

2088 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 46

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Dene Cottage

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

Dene Cottage is a three-bedroom detached house in Marchwood, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 4UN). It has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (around 2088 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 3-band jump.

At 194 m² the property is well over the postcode median (115 m² across 14 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £786,000 is 35.5% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: November 2019 at £580,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms3

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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.

Dene Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

E46

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

11.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Dene Cottage, Twiggs Lane, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Dene Cottage 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.

Dene Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£786,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£580,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 November 2019Most recent
£580,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 4UN: £495,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SO40 4UN

On the street

Versus other Twiggs Lane homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Dene Cottage is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,990

Street avg £4,257

Strongly below

Floor Area

194 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

11.0 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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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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.

Full Southampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Twiggs Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Marchwood Church of England Infant School. 2 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 4UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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