What kind of home is 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG last change hands?

3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG last sold for £255,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £165,000 in April 2004, so prices have been rising over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

Across 2 sales between April 2004 and September 2024, 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG rose from £165,000 to £255,000, a change of £90,000. That works out to roughly +2.2% per year compounded over 20 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

The current EPC rating for 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG use?

The latest EPC at 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG in?

3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO15 postcode district.

What is crime like near 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

Police records around 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG show an average of 12 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (40% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

The closest primary school to 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG is Springhill Catholic Primary School (377m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Anne's Catholic School (611m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG?

The closest bus stop to 3 Handel Terrace, SO15 2FG is Handel Terrace, 60m away. The nearest rail option is Southampton Central Rail Station, 397m away.

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3 Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FG

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Handel Terrace

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

3 Handel Terrace is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO15 2FG). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Across 2004–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £293,000 is 14.9% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£275/sq ft) was about 19.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £255,000 in September 2024.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Handel Terrace ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD68toC70

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Handel Terrace has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

72 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Handel Terrace valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£293,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 20 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£255,000

Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 20 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2024Most recent
£255,000
+54.5%over 20 years
15 April 2004
£165,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 2FG: £268,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SO15 2FG

On the street

Versus other Handel Terrace homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 3 Handel Terrace runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,965

Street avg £2,834

On par

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Southampton district page.

Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

12/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Handel Terrace — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Springhill Catholic Primary School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO15 2FG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO15 2FG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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