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31 Purbrook Close, Southampton, SO16 5NZ

Property type
End terrace
Floor 03
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
67 m²
721 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 31 Purbrook Close

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

31 Purbrook Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 5NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 67 m² this is the 21st smallest of 23 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 59–73 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 28.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£166/sq ft) was about 18.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £120,000 in May 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
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • BalconyYes

Building

  • ConciergeYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Feb 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Sept 2012
EPC improved fromD64toC69
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
57%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Purbrook Close, Southampton, SO16 5NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Purbrook Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

31 Purbrook Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2024)

£120,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 May 2024Most recent

    £120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5NZ: £130,000 (2025–2015).

On the street

Versus other Purbrook Close homes

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

On floor area, 31 Purbrook Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,791

Street avg £1,803

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Purbrook Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Shopping Parade — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakwood Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 5NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 31 Purbrook Close, Southampton, SO16 5NZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.