What kind of home is 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB last sold for £337,000 in March 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £203,000 in September 2015, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 2015 and March 2023, 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB rose from £203,000 to £337,000, a change of £134,000. That works out to roughly +7.1% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

The current EPC rating for 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB is D with a score of 63 out of 100, lodged in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (775 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB use?

The latest EPC at 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB in?

27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

Police records around 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB 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 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

The closest primary school to 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB is Oakwood Primary School (468m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Upper Shirley High School (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB?

The closest bus stop to 27 Cowdray Close, SO16 8EB is Springford Road, 88m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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27 Cowdray Close, Southampton, SO16 8EB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

72 m²

775 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 63

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 27 Cowdray Close

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

27 Cowdray Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 8EB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£435/sq ft) was about 76.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: March 2023 at £337,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2022

EPC Rating

D63

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Jun 2011

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 27 Cowdray Close, Southampton, SO16 8EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

27 Cowdray Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 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.

Latest sale on 27 Cowdray Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£340,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£337,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

1 March 2023Most recent
£337,000
+66.0%over 7 years
24 September 2015
£203,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 8EB: £265,000 (2022–2021).

Nearby sales in SO16 8EB

On the street

Versus other Cowdray Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

27 Cowdray Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,681

Street avg £3,090

Strongly above

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

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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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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Springford Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Oakwood Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 8EB 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 8EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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