What type of property is 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE last change hands?

39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE last sold for £106,000 in February 2018, around 8 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

The current EPC rating for 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE is B with a score of 81 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a C recorded in May 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE heated?

The latest EPC at 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

39 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 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE located?

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

How safe is the area around 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

Police records around 39 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 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

The closest primary school to 39 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.

How well connected is 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE?

The closest bus stop to 39 Birch Close, SO16 5DE is Coxford Close, 117m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Birch Close, Southampton, SO16 5DE

EPC B

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 81

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 39 Birch Close

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

39 Birch Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 5DE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2021) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in May 2011 the rating was C, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good. Other recorded features include a balcony.

On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 42.5% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£159/sq ft) was about 15.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in February 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years.

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageYes
BalconyYes

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.

39 Birch Close ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

B81

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from May 2011

EPC improved fromC77toB81

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Birch Close, Southampton, SO16 5DE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Birch Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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.

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

Current estimate

£151,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£106,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 February 2018Most recent
£106,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5DE: £106,000 (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.

39 Birch Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,710

Street avg £1,576

Above

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 57 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.1 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly 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.

£152k

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1 Alder Road

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Birch Road

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1 Greywell Avenue

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3 bed2 bath

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1 Bransbury Close

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1 Birch Close

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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

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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