What kind of home is 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ?

8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, on a corner plot.

When did 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ last change hands?

8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ last sold for £242,500 in December 2020, around 5 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £67,000 in June 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ appreciated in value?

Across 4 sales between June 1998 and December 2020, 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ rose from £67,000 to £242,500, a change of £175,500. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in February 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ?

8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (990 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 6RQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ use?

The latest EPC at 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ?

8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ 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 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ in?

8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ?

Police records around 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ 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 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ is Hollybrook Junior School (131m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upper Shirley High School (566m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hunton Close, SO16 6RQ is The Malvern, 240m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Hunton Close, Southampton, SO16 6RQ

4 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

92 m²

990 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Hunton Close

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

8 Hunton Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 6RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since September 2014. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a corner plot.

Most recent transfer: December 2020 at £242,500. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 is 14.2% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£245/sq ft) was about 45.3% 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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Corner plotYes

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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 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2025from Sept 2014

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hunton Close, Southampton, SO16 6RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hunton 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.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£277,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£242,500

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

16 December 2020Most recent
£242,500
+24.4%over 5 years
8 January 2015
£195,000
+51.2%over 12 years
16 April 2002
£129,000
+92.5%over 3 years
28 June 1998
£67,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 6RQ: £265,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SO16 6RQ

On the street

Versus other Hunton Close homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 Hunton Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,636

Street avg £2,350

Above

Floor Area

92 m²

Street avg 94 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Malvern — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Hollybrook Junior School. 34 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 6RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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