What kind of home is 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY?

23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY sell for?

23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY last sold for £260,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £161,500 in February 2009, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2009 and October 2019, 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY rose from £161,500 to £260,000, a change of £98,500. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY?

The current EPC rating for 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY is D with a score of 56 out of 100, lodged in July 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY?

23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY use?

The latest EPC at 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY?

23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY 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 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY in?

23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY in a safe area?

Police records around 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY 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 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY?

The closest primary school to 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY is Eling Infant School and Nursery (862m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hounsdown School (389m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY?

The closest bus stop to 23 Meadow Close, SO40 9EY is Hounsdown Avenue, 240m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Meadow Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9EY

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 56

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 23 Meadow Close

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

23 Meadow Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 9EY). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2015) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from July 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £291,000 is 11.9% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 48.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £260,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 09 Jul 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2015

EPC Rating

D56

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2015from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromE50toD56

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Meadow Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 Meadow Close has no planning applications on record.

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

23 Meadow Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£291,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£260,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

24 October 2019Most recent
£260,000
+61.0%over 10 years
23 February 2009
£161,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO40 9EY: £270,000 (2024–2013).

Nearby sales in SO40 9EY

On the street

Versus other Meadow Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

23 Meadow Close is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,250

Street avg £2,724

Above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly 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.

£352k

1 Downs Park Road, Totton

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1 Milverton Road, Totton

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3 bed

£377k

1 Milverton Close, Totton

SO40 9GS

3 bed2 bath

£388k

1 Bartley Avenue, Totton

SO40 9AL

3 bed

£400k

1 Fishers Road, Totton

SO40 9JB

3 bed1 bath

£449k

1 Kinross Road, Totton

SO40 9BH

3 bed

£289k

1 Downs Park Crescent, Totton

SO40 9GQ

2 bed

£262k

1 Jacobs Walk, Totton

SO40 9JU

2 bed1 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Hounsdown Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hounsdown School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 9EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.3dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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