What kind of home is 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW?

34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW last change hands?

34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW last sold for £89,000 in May 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW?

The current EPC rating for 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in August 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW?

34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW use?

The latest EPC at 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW?

34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW in?

34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW?

Police records around 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW 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 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW?

The closest primary school to 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW is Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit (125m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Regents Park Community College (700m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW?

The closest bus stop to 34 Fernside Close, SO16 4AW is Cotswold Road, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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34 Fernside Close, Southampton, SO16 4AW

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 34 Fernside Close

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

34 Fernside Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Southampton (SO16 4AW). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). At 66 m² this is the 7th smallest of 24 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 59–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 24 units on file.

It hasn't traded since May 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £150,000 sits 68.5% above the 2011 sale of £89,000.

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

Bedrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2023

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from Mar 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

17%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 34 Fernside Close, Southampton, SO16 4AW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

34 Fernside Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

9 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.

34 Fernside Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£150,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£89,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 May 2011Most recent
£89,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 4AW: £125,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SO16 4AW

On the street

Versus other Fernside Close homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 34 Fernside Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,348

Street avg £1,599

Below

Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 67 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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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1 Mendip Road

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1 Cecil Avenue

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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.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cotswold Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 4AW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 4AW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.0dB

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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