What kind of home is 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is an end-of-terrace house.

What did 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB sell for?

15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB last sold for £107,500 in March 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The current EPC rating for 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in January 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in December 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 7QB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB use?

The latest EPC at 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB 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.

Which area is 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB in?

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

Is 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest primary school to 15 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 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is Rockleigh Drive, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Birchlands

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

15 Birchlands is an end-of-terrace house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 7QB). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (December 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 90), a 2-band jump.

Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in March 2004. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 sits 88.8% above the 2004 sale of £107,500. At 43 m² it's 23.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (56 m² median across 21 EPCs).

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Dec 2009

EPC improved fromC74toD68

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

15 Birchlands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£107,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 March 2004Most recent
£107,500

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.

15 Birchlands is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,500

Street avg £3,582

Strongly below

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

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.

£198k

1 Hambert Way, Totton

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2 bed1 bath

£230k

1 Elldene Court, Totton

SO40 7QH

£250k

1 Birchlands, Totton

SO40 7QB

£255k

1 Boakes Place, Ashurst

SO40 7FF

2 bed1 bath

£270k

1 Amberley Court, Totton

SO40 7JX

£330k

1 Green Close, Woodlands

SO40 7HU

£342k

1 Denbigh Close, Totton

SO40 7QD

3 bed

£408k

1 Alpine Road, Ashurst

SO40 7AN

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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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 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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