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5 Purkiss Close, Woodlands, Southampton, SO40 7HS

4 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
95 m²
1023 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 Purkiss Close

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

5 Purkiss Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Woodlands, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 7HS). It has a recorded floor area of 95 m² (around 1023 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since May 1998, a hold of 28 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £504,000 sits 238.3% above the 1998 sale of £149,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 59.3% below the postcode norm. 4 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble, Detached
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Period featuresYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
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

Feb 2020from Jan 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Glazing
Old DoubleModern Double

Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Purkiss Close, Woodlands, Southampton, SO40 7HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 5 Purkiss Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

4 applications on record at 5 Purkiss Close, Woodlands, Southampton, SO40 7HS

1decisions13documents2nearby
  1. Jun 2010
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Fell 1 Goat Willow; Prune 3 Conifer; Prune 7 Birch Fell Goat Willow: Growing sideways near to power line Conifer - crown reduce by 50%: Near to power line and reducing light Conifer - crown reduce by 50%: Near to power line and reducing light Conifer - trim by 1 metre all round: Tree maintenance 5 Birches - lop to previous lopping point: Tree maintenance 2 Birch - reduce by up to 50%: Precarious position and condition

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    CONS/10/0144
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. Tree WorksDecision
  4. Tree WorksDecision

+ 1 more application in the report

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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.

Latest sale on 5 Purkiss Close was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£504,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (1998)

£149,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 May 1998Most recent

    £149,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 7HS: £382,000 (2023–2013).

On the street

Versus other Purkiss Close homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Purkiss Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,568

Street avg £4,355

Below

Floor Area

95 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Purkiss Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

0.1 km

Purkiss Close — bus stop.

Closest school

1.5 km

Bartley Church of England Junior School. 3 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 7HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO40 7HS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 7HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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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