What kind of home is 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY?

24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY last change hands?

24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY last sold for £225,000 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £46,500 in August 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY?

Across 6 sales between August 1995 and March 2024, 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY rose from £46,500 to £225,000, a change of £178,500. That works out to roughly +5.7% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY?

The current EPC rating for 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY is E with a score of 40 out of 100, lodged in January 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY?

24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY use?

The latest EPC at 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY?

24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY 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 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY in?

24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

Is 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY show an average of 536 reported crimes per month over the last 16 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY?

The closest primary school to 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY is Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School (365m), one of 25 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upper Shirley High School (757m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY?

The closest bus stop to 24 Hollybrook Close, SO16 6SY is Warren Crescent, 232m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, SO16 6SY

6 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 40

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 24 Hollybrook Close

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

24 Hollybrook Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 6SY). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows an E (score 40), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 79% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£410/sq ft) was about 114.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2024 for £225,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

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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)

Jan 2024

EPC Rating

E40

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 January 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Jun 2011

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows

SingleMostly Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

57%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Hollybrook Close, Southampton, SO16 6SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Hollybrook Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

11 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.

Price for 24 Hollybrook Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1995 starting point.

Current estimate

£229,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.7% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£225,000

Growth on file: 5.7% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2024Most recent
£225,000
+42.4%over 8 years
18 December 2015
£158,000
+22.5%over 10 years
7 January 2005
£129,000
+8.6%over 1 year
23 October 2003
£118,750
+29.1%over 1 year
27 May 2002
£92,000
+97.8%over 6 years
30 August 1995
£46,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 6SY: £210,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in SO16 6SY

On the street

Versus other Hollybrook Close homes

Four headline reads against 34 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 24 Hollybrook Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,412

Street avg £2,620

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly below

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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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1 Hollybrook Close

SO16 6SY

2 bed1 bath

£251k

1 Dale Road

SO16 6QF

2 bed1 bath

£285k

1 Dale Valley Close

SO16 6QQ

2 bed

£315k

1 Hollybrook Avenue

SO16 6QZ

2 bed

£257k

1 Brook Valley

SO16 6SR

3 bed1 bath

£273k

1 Hunton Close

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3 bed1 bath

£279k

1 Bindon Road

SO16 6DA

3 bed

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

536/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Warren Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 6SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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