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Energy Performance Certificate

131 Earls Road

SO14 6TZ

SOUTHAMPTON

Current

C

75

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 6TZ. The property offers 108mยฒ (1163 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (75/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ867, comprising ยฃ634 for heating, ยฃ129 for hot water, and ยฃ104 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2020 for ยฃ275,000.

How Does 131 Earls Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 75/100, this SOUTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ867 are approximately ยฃ933 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 108mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SO14 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property75
Average60
+25% better
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vs SOUTHAMPTON

This property75
Average63
+19% better
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vs SO14

This property75
Average64
+17% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 75/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ286/year more than the SOUTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(75 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 22 Apr 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

131 Earls Road

SO14 6TZ

SOUTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Mid-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

108.0 mยฒ

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

75 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

24 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

137 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

22 Apr 2025

rental

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About SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON is situated in Hampshire, South East. Properties in SOUTHAMPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. The SO14 postcode district contains over 14700 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ275,000

26 November 2020

Type: Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ634.0/yr

Save ยฃ61/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ129.0/yr

Save ยฃ46/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

ยฃ104.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bevois Town Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขSO14 6RU

Last inspected: Oct 2018

โœ“Good

Mount Pleasant Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขSO14 0WZ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

โญOutstanding

St Anne's Catholic School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSO15 2WZ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โญOutstanding

Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSO14 0DY

Last inspected: Dec 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Banister Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSO15 2LS

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

St Denys Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขSO17 2ND

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Springhill Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขSO15 2HW

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โญOutstanding

Highfield Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขSO17 1PX

Last inspected: Jul 2022

โœ“Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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Area Safety

Higher Crime685 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

242 incidents (35%)

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Anti-social behaviour

85 incidents (12%)

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Public order

57 incidents (8%)

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Drugs

50 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

49 incidents (7%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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