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3 Cowdray Close, Southampton, SO16 8EB

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
72 m²
775 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Cowdray Close

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

3 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 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (September 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

Held since August 1995 — that's 31 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £292,000 sits 394.9% above the 1995 sale of £59,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£76/sq ft) was about 70.2% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).

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
  • CloakroomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.3 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2019from Jan 2009
EPC improved fromD57toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting
55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cowdray Close, Southampton, SO16 8EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cowdray Close has no planning applications on record.

3

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.

3 Cowdray Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1995).

Current estimate

£292,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (1995)

£59,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 August 1995Most recent

    £59,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 8EB: £267,000 (2023–2021).

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.

3 Cowdray Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£819

Street avg £3,332

Strongly below

Floor Area

72 m²

Street avg 71 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Cowdray Close

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

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£278k

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SO16 8FQ

3 bed1 bath
£273k

1 Cromarty Road

SO16 8BS

3 bed1 bath
£332k

1 Bossington Close, Rownhams

SO16 8DW

3 bed
£385k

1 Chilworth View, Rownhams Lane, Rownhams

SO16 8AP

3 bed
£360k

1 Bridgers Close, Rownhams

SO16 8DU

4 bed
£400k

1 Beacon Close, Rownhams

SO16 8JR

4 bed2 bath
£450k

1 Bedwell Close, Rownhams

SO16 8FT

4 bed1 bath
£634k

1 Balmoral Way, Rownhams

SO16 8LL

4 bed2 bath
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.
Full Southampton report

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.

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 8EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for SO16 8EB

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Cowdray Close, Southampton, SO16 8EB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.