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5 Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FG

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
92 m²
990 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 5 Handel Terrace

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

5 Handel Terrace is a mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO15 2FG). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

One planning record on file: HMO conversion approved in 2023. Past consents include HMO conversion, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 24.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold April 2023 for £271,650.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Nov 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 November 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 5 Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FG

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Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Feb 2023
    HMOAmendment
    Outcome in report

    Application for a lawful development certificate for existing use as a house in multiple occupation (HMO, class C4)

    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    22/01525/ELDC
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 69 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.

Current estimate

£283,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£271,650

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 2 April 2023Most recent

    £271,650

    -96.3%over 4 years

  2. 29 March 2019

    £7,265,000

    +9997.3%over 21 years

  3. 21 September 1997

    £71,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO15 2FG: £255,000 (2025–2023).

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.

5 Handel Terrace outperforms the street on habitable rooms by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,953

Street avg £2,695

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 87 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.2 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Handel Terrace

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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1 Henstead Road

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1 Burton Road

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1 Handel Terrace

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1 Berkeley Close

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1 Fitzhugh Place

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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

460/mo

Steady 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.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

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 road noise heatmap for SO15 2FG

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
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Handel Terrace, Southampton, SO15 2FG. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.