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8 Brighstone Close, Southampton, SO16 3EJ

Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 80
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Brighstone Close

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

8 Brighstone Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 3EJ). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2024 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since May 1999, a hold of 27 years that's notably long for the area. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £260,000 sits 431.2% above the 1999 sale of £48,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£60/sq ft) was about 57.6% below the postcode norm.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Brighstone Close

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

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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.

8 Brighstone Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C80
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jan 2024
EPC improved fromF26toC80
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Brighstone Close, Southampton, SO16 3EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Brighstone Close has no planning applications on record.

11

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.

8 Brighstone Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1999).

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1999)

£48,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 May 1999Most recent

    £48,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 3EJ: £184,950 (2023–2017).

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.

Price per m² for 8 Brighstone Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£644

Street avg £1,762

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 4.2 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 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.
£252k

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1 Brading Close

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3 bed
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1 Bembridge Close

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3 bed2 bath
£280k

1 Binstead Close

SO16 3DT

3 bed1 bath
£502k

1 Ethelburt Avenue

SO16 3DG

4 bed1 bath
£236k

1 Aster Road

SO16 3BH

3 bed
£309k

1 Carnation Road

SO16 3JY

3 bed1 bath
£326k

1 Bracken Hall, Bracken Place, Chilworth

SO16 3ET

3 bed2 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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