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256 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
123 m²
1324 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 256 Burgess Road

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

256 Burgess Road is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 3AU). It has a recorded floor area of 123 m² (around 1324 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in August 2024 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 123 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Most recent transfer was August 2025 at £430,000 — fresh data. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2024–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 145.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 161.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • EnsuiteYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a lookA planning decision worth checking

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Aug 2024
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
69%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 256 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A HMO conversion application was refused at 256 Burgess Road in 2025.

2 applications on record at 256 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU

2decisions1extensions15documents11nearby
Flagged:HMO conversion
  1. Jul 2024
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Erection of a two-storey side extension.

    Documents
    8 docs on file
    Reference
    24/00577/FUL
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 11 notable nearby
  • The 15 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.

Latest sale on 256 Burgess Road was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£410,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 145.7% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2025)

£430,000

Growth on file: 145.7% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 August 2025Most recent

    £430,000

    +145.7%over 11 months

  2. 22 September 2024

    £175,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 3AU: £295,599 (2024–2010).

On the street

Versus other Burgess Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 256 Burgess Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,496

Street avg £2,090

Strongly above

Floor Area

123 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 256 Burgess Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaRecent ownership pattern worth a lookA planning decision worth checking

Pick your report · every report is £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
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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

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Tulip Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Bassett Green Primary School. 29 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 SO16 3AU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO16 3AU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 3AU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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