40 Melville Close, Lordswood, Southampton, SO16 8DE is a freehold terraced property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 850 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £283,131 , which equates to approximately £333 per square foot. It was last sold on 27 Mar 2015 for £195,000. Since then, the value has increased by £88,131, representing a 45.2% increase, or approximately 4.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £283,131 is:

  • 2.4% higher than the average property price on Melville Close
  • 0.8% higher than the average in the SO16 8DE postcode area
  • and 2.4% lower than the average price for Southampton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 10 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SO16 8DE

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
850 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£283,131
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£333
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Melville Close, Lordswood, Southampton, SO16 8DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 10 Jun 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Feb 2009, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 67.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 12 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (average).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 12 mm loft insulation
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to SO16 8DE

28 th / 47
Price Rank
1% higher than average
14 th / 41
Size Rank
3% bigger than average
27 th / 41
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SO16 8DE , this house's estimated value ranks 28th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 27th out of 41 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 14th out of 41 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£283,131
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
27 Mar 2015
£195,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £312,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2025
rooms: 4
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2023
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £256,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2022
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £255,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2021
rooms: 4
size: 840 sq ft
sale price: £208,000
sale date: 18 Dec 2020

Data Sources

The property at 40 Melville Close, Lordswood, Southampton, SO16 8DE appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 27 Mar 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 10 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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