What kind of home is 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT?

181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT last change hands?

181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT last sold for £825,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £462,500 in May 2007. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between May 2007 and January 2023, 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT rose from £462,500 to £825,000, a change of £362,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT have?

The current EPC rating for 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT is F with a score of 37 out of 100, lodged in April 2025. It has dropped from a E recorded in April 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT?

181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (1,453 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT use?

The latest EPC at 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT?

181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT in?

181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT sits in Ampfield, Romsey, Romsey. It falls within the SO51 postcode district in Hampshire.

How safe is the area around 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT?

Police records around 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 78% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT?

The closest primary school to 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT is John Keble Church of England Primary School (2.3km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT?

The closest bus stop to 181a, Knapp Lane, SO51 9BT is Green Pond Lane, 543m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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181a, Knapp Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, SO51 9BT

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

135 m²

1453 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 37

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 181a

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

181a is a five-bedroom detached house in Ampfield, Romsey, Romsey (SO51 9BT). It has a recorded floor area of 135 m² (around 1453 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (April 2025) shows an F (score 37), near the bottom of the EPC scale. Earlier certificates rated it E (April 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to D (score 68), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 74% of similar EPCs). 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count. Across 2007–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £960,000 is 16.4% above the 2023 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£568/sq ft) was about 65.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold January 2023 for £825,000.

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Risks

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

181a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2025

EPC Rating

F37

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

8.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2025from Apr 2015

EPC improved fromE46toF37

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

77%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 181a, Knapp Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, SO51 9BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Mar 2024
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 - Leylandii (Hedge) - Fell
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
24/00333/TREES
View planning record
Aug 2007
RenovationFull
In report
Partial recladding of existing dwelling incorporating installation of new windows
New Windows
Documents
6 docs on file
Reference
07/01677/FULLS
View planning 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.

181a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£960,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£825,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

18 January 2023Most recent
£825,000
+26.9%over 14 years
2 July 2008
£650,000
+40.5%over 1 year
13 May 2007
£462,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO51 9BT: £1,200,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in SO51 9BT

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On the street

Versus other Knapp Lane homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 181a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£6,111

Street avg £4,316

Strongly above

Floor Area

135 m²

Street avg 172 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.8 t/year

Street avg 7.6 t/year

Below

Comparables

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1 Primrose Cottages, Crampmoor Lane, Crampmoor

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3 bed1 bath

£457k

1 Broadgate Cottages, Potters Heron Close, Ampfield

SO51 9BX

3 bed

£449k

1 Council Houses, Green Pond Lane, Ampfield

SO51 9BS

3 bed1 bath

£1.2m

1 Grovely Way, Crampmoor

SO51 9AX

£779k

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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 Romsey district page.

Full Romsey report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.5 km

Green Pond Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.3 km

John Keble Church of England Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO51 9BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO51 9BT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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