What kind of home is 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP last sold for £252,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

The current EPC rating for 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 14% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 6FP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP use?

The latest EPC at 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP in?

7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

Police records around 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP 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 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

The closest primary school to 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP is Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School (509m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (681m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP?

The closest bus stop to 7 Hardwicke Close, SO16 6FP is Maybush Corner, 73m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Hardwicke Close, Southampton, SO16 6FP

Extendable

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 7 Hardwicke Close

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

7 Hardwicke Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 6FP). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2025. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £252,000 in May 2025. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£244/sq ft) was about 88.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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 gardenRear
OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

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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 2025

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Permanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Hardwicke Close, Southampton, SO16 6FP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Hardwicke Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 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.

7 Hardwicke Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£252,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 May 2025Most recent
£252,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 6FP: £170,000 (2022–2007).

Nearby sales in SO16 6FP

On the street

Versus other Hardwicke Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 7 Hardwicke Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,625

Street avg £2,196

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Maybush Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 6FP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 6FP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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