42b, Winchester Road, Romsey, SO51 8JA
About 42b
42b is a one-bedroom detached house in Romsey (SO51 8JA). It has a recorded floor area of 39 m² (around 420 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2012 onwards. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe.
Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £168,000 — fresh data. At 39 m² it sits well below the postcode median (75 m² across 21 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £198,000 is 17.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£400/sq ft) was about 79.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- Open-plan layoutYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
42b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Wall insulation upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
Planning history
42b has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
We flagged 2 things worth checking at 42b
Independent checks surfaced things a buyer would want to understand before offering. The report explains each one in full, with the underlying data and what to ask.
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
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Sales history & valuation
£198,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£168,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 May 2025Most recent
£168,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO51 8JA: £450,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in SO51 8JA
Everything we know about 42b, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
- Environmental risk flagged
Versus other Winchester Road homes
On years held, 42b runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£4,308
Street avg £3,177
Floor Area
39 m²
Street avg 95 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 4.4 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Abbey Lodge — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Romsey Primary School & Nursery. 7 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.2dB