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Bassett Court, Flat 29, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DR

Notable views
Property type
End terrace
Floor 03
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
75 m²
807 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 52
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About Bassett Court

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

Bassett Court is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 7DR). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows an E (score 52), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 76), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 75 m² this is the 17th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in Bassett Court, where floor areas span 67–86 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to B across 26 units on file. Other recorded features include notable views.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 76% of similar EPCs). Across 2009–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£223/sq ft) was about 18.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015.

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
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Heating systemGas
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Bassett Court's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E52
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2015from May 2009
Heating System
UnderfloorGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
100%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2024from Jan 2015
EPC improved fromF31toE52
Heating System
Gas BoilerStorage Heaters

Heating system changed

Hot Water
Main SystemImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century3rd Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Bassett Court, Flat 29, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Bassett Court has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

7 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.
Current estimate

£194,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£180,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 April 2015Most recent

    £180,000

    +39.5%over 5 years
  2. 24 November 2009

    £129,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 7DR: £206,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Bassett Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Bassett Court is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,400

Street avg £2,400

On par

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 75 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

6.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Bassett Court

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bassett Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Cantell School. 28 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 7DR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO16 7DR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 7DR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Bassett Court, Flat 29, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.