What kind of home is 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL?

2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL sell for?

2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL last sold for £220,000 in July 2025. Before that, it sold for £142,500 in September 2007, so prices have been rising over 18 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2007 and July 2025, 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL rose from £142,500 to £220,000, a change of £77,500. That works out to roughly +2.5% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in October 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL?

2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL?

2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL 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 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL in?

2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

Is 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 8 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 59% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL?

The closest primary school to 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL is Bassett Green Primary School (747m), one of 14 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (224m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bembridge Close, SO16 3EL is Ethelburt Avenue, 154m away. The nearest rail option is Swaythling Rail Station, 732m away.

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2 Bembridge Close, Southampton, SO16 3EL

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Bembridge Close

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

2 Bembridge Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (October 2021) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Most recent transfer was July 2025 at £220,000 — fresh data. Across 2007–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 is 13.6% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£265/sq ft) was about 71.6% 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2021

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2021from Nov 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD64

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

58%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseFreeholdEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bembridge Close, Southampton, SO16 3EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bembridge 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.

2 Bembridge Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.5% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£220,000

Growth on file: 2.5% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

3 July 2025Most recent
£220,000
+54.4%over 17 years
19 September 2007
£142,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 3EL: £198,000 (2023–2014).

Nearby sales in SO16 3EL

On the street

Versus other Bembridge Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Bembridge Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,857

Street avg £1,849

Strongly above

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.5 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Above

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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

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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.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 3EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.4dB

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55 dB

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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