What kind of home is 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL?

23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL is a 4-bedroom detached house, which has been extended.

When did 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL last change hands?

23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL last sold for £580,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £282,500 in March 2004. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL?

Across 3 sales between March 2004 and March 2025, 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL rose from £282,500 to £580,000, a change of £297,500. That works out to roughly +3.5% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL have?

The current EPC rating for 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2014. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL?

23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (1,690 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 4XL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL use?

The latest EPC at 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL?

23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL is in council tax band E.

Which area is 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL in?

23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL sits in Marchwood, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL 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 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL?

The closest primary school to 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL is Marchwood Junior School (489m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hounsdown School (2.9km).

What transport links are near 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL?

The closest bus stop to 23 Kestrel Close, SO40 4XL is Woodpecker Drive, 173m away. The nearest rail option is Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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23 Kestrel Close, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4XL

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

157 m²

1690 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Kestrel Close

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

23 Kestrel Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Marchwood, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 4XL). It has a recorded floor area of 157 m² (around 1690 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

It changed hands recently, sold March 2025 for £580,000. At 157 m² it's 29.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (121 m² median across 15 EPCs). Across 2004–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£343/sq ft) was about 94.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms4
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
GarageSingle

Building

Previously extendedYes

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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 2024

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2024from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD58toC72

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Kestrel Close, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4XL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Kestrel Close 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.

Latest sale on 23 Kestrel Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£553,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£580,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

27 March 2025Most recent
£580,000
+56.8%over 10 years
8 October 2014
£369,950
+31.0%over 10 years
1 March 2004
£282,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 4XL: £465,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in SO40 4XL

On the street

Versus other Kestrel Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Kestrel Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,694

Street avg £3,049

Above

Floor Area

157 m²

Street avg 127 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Woodpecker Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Marchwood Junior School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

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Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 4XL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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