What type of property is 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE last change hands?

19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE last sold for £106,000 in April 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £113,000 in May 2007, so prices have been falling over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between May 2007 and April 2010, 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE fell from £113,000 to £106,000, a change of £7,000. That works out to roughly -2.1% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

The current EPC rating for 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 5DE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE heated?

The latest EPC at 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE 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.

Where is 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE located?

19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

Police records around 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE 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.

Which schools serve 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

The closest primary school to 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE is Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School (448m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (806m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

The closest bus stop to 19 Birch Close, SO16 5DE is Coxford Close, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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19 Birch Close, Southampton, SO16 5DE

Property type

End terrace

Floor 3rd

Bedrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 19 Birch Close

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

19 Birch Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 5DE). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). At 75 m² this is the 47th smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 49 units on file.

Held since April 2010 — that's 16 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 2007–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at -2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £161,000 sits 51.9% above the 2010 sale of £106,000. At 75 m² it's 22.9% larger than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 48 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 73% of similar EPCs).

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
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

ParkingOff street

Building

ConciergeYes

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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)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Very Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC71toD66

Walls

PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 19 Birch Close, Southampton, SO16 5DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

19 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

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4 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.

19 Birch Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -2.1% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£106,000

Growth on file: -2.1% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

28 April 2010Most recent
£106,000
-6.2%over 2 years
3 May 2007
£113,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5DE: £99,000 (2020–2007).

Nearby sales in SO16 5DE

On the street

Versus other Birch Close homes

Four headline reads against 48 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 19 Birch Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,413

Street avg £1,674

Strongly below

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Coxford Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 5DE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 5DE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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