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21 Lilac Road

SO16 3DA

SOUTHAMPTON

Current

C

72

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 3DA. The property offers 98m² (1055 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 (72/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £1020, comprising £761 for heating, £190 for hot water, and £69 for lighting. The property produces 2.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in January 2015 for £173,000.

How Does 21 Lilac Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 72/100, this SOUTHAMPTON property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1020 are approximately £780 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. The 98m² floor area is above the UK average of 87m². 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 SO16 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property72
Average60
+20% better
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vs SOUTHAMPTON

This property72
Average63
+14% better
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vs SO16

This property72
Average60
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 72/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £439/year more than the SOUTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(72 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 10 Oct 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

21 Lilac Road

SO16 3DA

SOUTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1930-1949

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Floor Area

98.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

Efficiency Score

72 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

2.6 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

147 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

10 Oct 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). The SO16 postcode district contains over 22700 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the SOUTHAMPTON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£173,000

30 January 2015

Type: Semi-Detached

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£761.0/yr

Save £55/yr

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Hot Water

£190.0/yr

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Lighting

96.0% low energy

£69.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 125 mm loft insulation

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Good lighting efficiency

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Bassett Green Primary School

Primary
📍0.1 miles awaySO16 3BZ

Last inspected: Jul 2021

Good

Swaythling Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awaySO17 3SZ

Last inspected: Mar 2020

Good

Cantell School

Secondary
📍0.3 miles awaySO16 3GJ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Highfield Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySO17 1PX

Last inspected: Jul 2022

Good

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awaySO16 3DQ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Outstanding

Portswood Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awaySO17 3AA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Bitterne Park Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySO18 1NX

Last inspected: Sept 2014

Outstanding

Mansbridge Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awaySO18 2LX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

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

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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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

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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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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.

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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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