What kind of home is 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT last change hands?

8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT last sold for £145,500 in January 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £53,000 in September 1999, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1999 and January 2016, 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT rose from £53,000 to £145,500, a change of £92,500. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

The current EPC rating for 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is E with a score of 44 out of 100, lodged in November 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a D. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT use?

The latest EPC at 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT have?

The only planning records linked to 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT 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 Elm Close, SO16 7DT in?

8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

Police records around 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT 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 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

The closest primary school to 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is Highfield Church of England Primary School (935m), one of 20 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Cantell School (526m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT?

The closest bus stop to 8 Elm Close, SO16 7DT is Bassett Crescent, 98m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Elm Close, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DT

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 4th

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 44

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Elm Close

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

8 Elm Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 7DT). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. At 64 m² this is the 6th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 58–74 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows an E (score 44), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 61). Main heating runs on electricity.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £188,000 is 29.2% above the 2016 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£211/sq ft) was about 31.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in January 2016.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2019

EPC Rating

E44

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromE39toF36

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2019from Mar 2019

EPC improved fromF36toE44

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Elm Close, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 8 Elm Close is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

2 applications on record at 8 Elm Close, Bassett Avenue, Southampton, SO16 7DT

2decisions13documents7nearby

May 2019
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Tree Works
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
19/00058/TPO
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Tree WorksDec 2021Decision

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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 at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£188,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£145,500

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2016Most recent
£145,500
+174.5%over 16 years
29 September 1999
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 7DT: £160,500 (2021–2014).

Nearby sales in SO16 7DT

On the street

Versus other Elm Close homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 8 Elm Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,273

Street avg £1,890

Above

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly below

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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

Bassett Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cantell School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 7DT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

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Common questions

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