What type of property is 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP last sold for £145,000 in February 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP have?

The current EPC rating for 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in November 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is in council tax band C.

Where is 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP located?

16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

Police records around 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP 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 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

The closest primary school to 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is Oakwood Primary School (711m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upper Shirley High School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

The closest bus stop to 16 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is Grafton Gardens, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Abbotsfield Close, Southampton, SO16 5SP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 16 Abbotsfield Close

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

16 Abbotsfield Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 5SP). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in November 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since February 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 sits 99.3% above the 2011 sale of £145,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£136/sq ft) was about 36.3% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms2

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2024from Nov 2010

EPC improved fromE47toD58

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Abbotsfield Close, Southampton, SO16 5SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Abbotsfield 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.

16 Abbotsfield Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 February 2011Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 5SP: £300,000 (2024–2019).

Nearby sales in SO16 5SP

On the street

Versus other Abbotsfield Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 16 Abbotsfield Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,465

Street avg £2,618

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southampton district page.

Full Southampton report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Grafton Gardens — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Oakwood Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 5SP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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