What kind of home is 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS last sold for £230,000 in September 2025. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

The current EPC rating for 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS use?

The latest EPC at 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS 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 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS in?

31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

Police records around 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS show an average of 536 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

The closest primary school to 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS is Bassett Green Primary School (832m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (149m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS?

The closest bus stop to 31 Brading Close, SO16 3DS is St George School - SCH ONLY, 85m away. The nearest rail option is Swaythling Rail Station, 613m away.

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31 Brading Close, Southampton, SO16 3DS

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 31 Brading Close

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

31 Brading Close is an end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 3DS). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2021 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold September 2025 for £230,000. Today's modelled estimate of £262,000 is 13.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£293/sq ft) was about 76% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2035

8 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Mar 2021

EPC improved fromE51toD57

Heating System

Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

29%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Brading Close, Southampton, SO16 3DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Brading Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

31 Brading Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£230,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 September 2025Most recent
£230,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 3DS: £235,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SO16 3DS

On the street

Versus other Brading Close homes

Four headline reads against 50 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 31 Brading Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,151

Street avg £2,353

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly below

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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

536/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

St George School - SCH ONLY — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 3DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 3DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

51.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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