What kind of home is 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS?

42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS?

The current EPC rating for 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in September 2024. It has improved from a F recorded in January 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS?

42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft). That makes it about 20% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 9DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS use?

The latest EPC at 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS?

42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS in?

42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS in a safe area?

Police records around 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS 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 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS?

The closest primary school to 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS is Eling Infant School and Nursery (280m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hounsdown School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS?

The closest bus stop to 42a, Rumbridge Street, SO40 9DS is Brokenford Lane, 70m away. The nearest rail option is Totton Rail Station, 504m away.

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42a, Rumbridge Street, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9DS

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42a

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

42a is an end-of-terrace house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 9DS). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 70). At 71 m² this is the 14th smallest of 19 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–121 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 19 units on file.

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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 4)

Sept 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2009from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromF32toE40

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Jan 2021from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE40toD56

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2024from Jan 2021

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%63%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42a, Rumbridge Street, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42a has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£156,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 9DS: £200,000 (2023–2015).

Nearby sales in SO40 9DS

On the street

Versus other Rumbridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42a is notably below the street on epc rating.

EPC Rating

64 (D)

Street avg 70 (C)

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

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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.

Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Brokenford Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Eling Infant School and Nursery. 19 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO40 9DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 9DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

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FAQ

Common questions

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