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4 Purbrook Close, Southampton, SO16 5NZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
66 m²
710 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Purbrook Close

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

4 Purbrook Close is a semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 5NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 66 m² this is the 19th 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. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor.

11 years since the last transfer (July 2015). Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 43% above the 2015 sale price.

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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)
May 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromD68toC72
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Purbrook Close, Southampton, SO16 5NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

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

Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£100,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 July 2015Most recent

    £100,000

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 habitable rooms, 4 Purbrook Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,515

Street avg £1,872

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Floor Area

66 m²

Street avg 64 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 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

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£139k

1 Birch Close

SO16 5DE

£138k

1 Purbrook Close

SO16 5NZ

£152k

1 Chelveston Crescent

SO16 5SA

2 bed1 bath
£157k

1 Bransbury Close

SO16 5NY

£128k

1 Hollyoak Court

SO16 5GT

£191k

1 Linden Road

SO16 5GG

£200k

1 Langrish Road

SO16 5JF

£203k

1 Hollyoak Road

SO16 5GB

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.
Full Southampton report

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 4 Purbrook Close, Southampton, SO16 5NZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.