What type of property is 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB last change hands?

14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB last sold for £152,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,999 in October 1996, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1996 and September 2005, 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB rose from £49,999 to £152,000, a change of £102,001. That works out to roughly +13.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The current EPC rating for 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB heated?

The latest EPC at 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is in council tax band C.

Where is 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB located?

14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

Police records around 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB 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 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest primary school to 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is Foxhills Junior School (708m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hounsdown School (984m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest bus stop to 14 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is Rockleigh Drive, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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14 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 14 Birchlands

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

14 Birchlands is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 7QB). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2015. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Good to Average.

It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1996–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £259,000 sits 70.4% above the 2005 sale of £152,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

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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)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Sept 2015

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

56%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 14 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

14 Birchlands has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

14 Birchlands has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£259,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.3% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£152,000

Growth on file: 13.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

13 September 2005Most recent
£152,000
+204.0%over 8 years
15 October 1996
£49,999

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 7QB: £255,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SO40 7QB

On the street

Versus other Birchlands homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 14 Birchlands stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,714

Street avg £3,571

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Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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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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1 Boakes Place, Ashurst

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Copsewood Road, Ashurst

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2 bed

£342k

1 Denbigh Close, Totton

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3 bed

£419k

1 Foxhills, Ashurst

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3 bed1 bath

£468k

1 Dene Way, Ashurst

SO40 7BZ

3 bed1 bath

£500k

1 Chestnut Drive, Ashurst

SO40 7DW

3 bed2 bath

£508k

1 Ash Road, Ashurst

SO40 7AT

3 bed3 bath

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rockleigh Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Foxhills Junior School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO40 7QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 7QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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