What type of property is 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP last change hands?

23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP last sold for £157,300 in January 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

The current EPC rating for 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 25% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 5SP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP heated?

The latest EPC at 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

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

Where is 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP located?

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

What is crime like near 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

Police records around 23 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 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

The closest primary school to 23 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 is the nearest station to 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP?

The closest bus stop to 23 Abbotsfield Close, SO16 5SP is Grafton Gardens, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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23 Abbotsfield Close, Southampton, SO16 5SP

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 23 Abbotsfield Close

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

23 Abbotsfield Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 5SP). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 sits 60.2% above the 2013 sale of £157,300. On the market in January 2013 and unlisted since — roughly 13 years. At 70 m² it's 27.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (96 m² median across 15 EPCs).

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

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Sept 2012

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 23 Abbotsfield Close, Southampton, SO16 5SP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

23 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.

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

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£157,300

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 January 2013Most recent
£157,300

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.

23 Abbotsfield Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,247

Street avg £2,531

Below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly above

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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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