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1 Brighstone Close, Southampton, SO16 3EJ

Property type
End terrace
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
82 m²
883 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 41
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Brighstone Close

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

1 Brighstone Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows an E (score 41), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in August 2012 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 is 48.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£193/sq ft) was about 37.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Brighstone Close

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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.

1 Brighstone Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E41
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from Aug 2012
EPC improved fromG2toE41
Heating System
Room HeatersUnderfloor

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Hot Water
InstantaneousImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
23%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace HouseEPC E

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Brighstone Close, Southampton, SO16 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Brighstone Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Brighstone Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£170,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 5 June 2017Most recent

    £170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 3EJ: £184,950 (2023–2015).

On the street

Versus other Brighstone Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 1 Brighstone Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,073

Street avg £1,673

Strongly above

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.2 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Brighstone Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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
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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3 bed
£274k

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3 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Binstead Close

SO16 3DT

3 bed1 bath
£309k

1 Carnation Road

SO16 3JY

3 bed1 bath
£326k

1 Bracken Hall, Bracken Place, Chilworth

SO16 3ET

3 bed2 bath
£414k

1 Field Close

SO16 3DY

3 bed1 bath
£441k

1 Bassett Green Road

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3 bed3 bath
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

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Ethelburt Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton. 18 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 3EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO16 3EJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 3EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.6dB

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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