What kind of home is 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB last change hands?

20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB last sold for £255,000 in September 2025. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £87,950 in June 2001. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2001 and September 2025, 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB rose from £87,950 to £255,000, a change of £167,050. That works out to roughly +4.5% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

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

What heating system does 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB use?

The latest EPC at 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

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

Which area is 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB in?

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

Is 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB in a safe area?

Police records around 20 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 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest primary school to 20 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 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest bus stop to 20 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is Rockleigh Drive, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 20 Birchlands

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

20 Birchlands is a two-bedroom mid-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 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in October 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £255,000. Across 2001–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£423/sq ft) was about 79.6% 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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Feb 2025

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Oct 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

44%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£263,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.5% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£255,000

Growth on file: 4.5% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

1 September 2025Most recent
£255,000
+10.9%over 7 years
9 August 2018
£230,000
+161.5%over 17 years
28 June 2001
£87,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 7QB: £220,000 (2025–2022).

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.

20 Birchlands is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,554

Street avg £3,484

Above

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

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.

£255k

1 Boakes Place, Ashurst

SO40 7FF

2 bed1 bath

£198k

1 Hambert Way, Totton

SO40 7JZ

2 bed1 bath

£501k

1 Copsewood Road, Ashurst

SO40 7DL

2 bed

£342k

1 Denbigh Close, Totton

SO40 7QD

3 bed

£419k

1 Foxhills, Ashurst

SO40 7ED

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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FAQ

Common questions

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