What kind of home is 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU last sold for £300,000 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £98,000 in May 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

Across 2 sales between May 1998 and June 2024, 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU rose from £98,000 to £300,000, a change of £202,000. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU use?

The latest EPC at 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU in?

2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

Is 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU 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 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

The closest primary school to 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU is Oakwood Primary School (778m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upper Shirley High School (1.3km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Jex Blake Close, SO16 5HU is Springford Road, 256m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Jex Blake Close, Southampton, SO16 5HU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Jex Blake Close

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

2 Jex Blake Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 5HU). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 145.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £300,000 in June 2024.

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
Bathrooms3

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromD64toC72

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Jex Blake Close, Southampton, SO16 5HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Jex Blake 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£320,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£300,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

9 June 2024Most recent
£300,000
+206.1%over 26 years
21 May 1998
£98,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5HU: £212,500 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in SO16 5HU

On the street

Versus other Jex Blake Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Jex Blake Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,110

Street avg £2,581

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Springford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Oakwood Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 5HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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