When did 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP last change hands?

8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP last sold for £80,750 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £40,000 in September 2000, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP?

Across 2 sales between September 2000 and June 2012, 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP rose from £40,000 to £80,750, a change of £40,750. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP have?

The current EPC rating for 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP?

8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (463 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP use?

The latest EPC at 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP?

8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP 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 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP in?

8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

Is 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP in a safe area?

Police records around 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP 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 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP?

The closest primary school to 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP is Tanners Brook Primary School (219m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Regents Park Community College (828m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP?

The closest bus stop to 8a, Castleshaw Close, SO16 4QP is Cotswold Road, 233m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8a, Castleshaw Close, Southampton, SO16 4QP

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Floor area

43 m²

463 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 4QP). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2000–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £134,000 sits 65.9% above the 2012 sale of £80,750. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£174/sq ft) was about 22.1% below the postcode norm. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (66 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in June 2012.

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

Bedrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 1 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Feb 2011

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Castleshaw Close, Southampton, SO16 4QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

8 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£134,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£80,750

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

26 June 2012Most recent
£80,750
+101.9%over 11 years
21 September 2000
£40,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 4QP: £228,000 (2025–1997).

Nearby sales in SO16 4QP

On the street

Versus other Castleshaw Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 8a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

76 (C)

Street avg 69 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 40 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.2 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

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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 Fernside Close

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

536/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Cotswold Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Tanners Brook Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 4QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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