What type of property is 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB last change hands?

9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB last sold for £362,000 in February 2017, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £282,000 in July 2007, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2007 and February 2017, 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB rose from £282,000 to £362,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +2.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2016 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (1,173 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 102% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 7QB. Source: EPC Register.

How is 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB heated?

The latest EPC at 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is in council tax band E.

Where is 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB located?

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

Is 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB in a safe area?

Police records around 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (17% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB?

The closest bus stop to 9 Birchlands, SO40 7QB is Rockleigh Drive, 178m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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9 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

109 m²

1173 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 9 Birchlands

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

9 Birchlands is a four-bedroom detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 7QB). It has a recorded floor area of 109 m² (around 1173 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 109 m² the property is well over the postcode median (56 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2007–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £467,000 is 29% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£309/sq ft) was about 31% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2017, so it's been off the market for around 10 years.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2026

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from Nov 2016

EPC improved fromE49toC74

Heating Controls

FullThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Birchlands, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 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.

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

Current estimate

£467,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£362,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

3 February 2017Most recent
£362,000
+28.4%over 9 years
5 July 2007
£282,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 7QB: £285,000 (2026–2023).

Nearby sales in SO40 7QB

On the street

Versus other Birchlands homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

9 Birchlands outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,321

Street avg £3,436

On par

Floor Area

109 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 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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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

229/mo

Falling 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

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70 dB

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Common questions

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