Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1a, Palm Road, Southampton, SO16 5EH
4 sales on record
Estimated value
£239,000
- Since the 2014 sale (£160,000)+49%
- Against SO16 5EH's recent median (£154,000)+55%
Newest record on this page: September 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£239,000
- Against its 2014 sale (£160,000)+49%
- Against SO16 5EH's recent median (£154,000)+55%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SO16 5EH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
71 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2023
Sales of this home
4 sales recorded, the latest in 2014
Recent sales in SO16 5EH
5 sales, median £154,000 (2015–2006)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: June 2015 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1a changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.
Sales timeline
19 June 2014Most recent
£160,000
+7.4%20 December 2013
£149,000
-8.6%over 6 years30 September 2007
£163,000
+8.7%over 1 year6 March 2006
£149,950
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5EH: £154,000 (2015–2006).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1a, Palm Road, Southampton, SO16 5EH. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 5EH). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
On the market in June 2014 and unlisted since — roughly 12 years. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2006–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £239,000 is 49.4% above the 2014 sale price.
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
- Bathrooms2
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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)
Sept 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 14 September 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Sept 2023from Sept 2013
Low Energy Lighting
44%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1a, Palm Road, Southampton, SO16 5EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1a has no planning applications on record.
4
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Palm Road homes
Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
1a outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,254
Street avg £2,644
Floor Area
71 m²
Street avg 73 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.7 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
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.
Crime
536/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.3 km
Alder Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill. 27 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Oasis Academy Lord's HillSecondary548m
- Fairisle Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary800m
- Fairisle Junior SchoolPrimary800m
- Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary850m
Nearest stops
- Alder RoadBus stop293m
- Coxford CloseBus stop302m
- Gemini CloseBus stop316m
- Olive RoadBus stop351m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences3,596 reports42%
- Anti-social Behaviour975 reports11%
- Criminal Damage & Arson710 reports8%
- Shoplifting650 reports8%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 5EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.7dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1a is modelled from its 71 m² EPC floor area, its 4 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in SO16 5EH. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 4 sales are recorded for 1a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1a was lodged in September 2023 at band C and is valid until September 2033. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 16 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from SO16 5EH, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 1a is in council tax band B. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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