What type of property is 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL?

7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL last change hands?

7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL last sold for £162,250 in June 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £123,000 in October 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between October 2006 and June 2018, 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL rose from £123,000 to £162,250, a change of £39,250. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL have?

The current EPC rating for 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in December 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL?

7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL?

7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL 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.

Where is 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL located?

7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL?

Police records around 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL 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.

Which schools serve 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL?

The closest primary school to 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL is Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (395m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL?

The closest bus stop to 7 Buchanan Road, SO16 8GL is Fraser Close, 52m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Buchanan Road, Southampton, SO16 8GL

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 7 Buchanan Road

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

7 Buchanan Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 8GL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2018) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2008 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

Across 2006–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 38.7% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£175/sq ft) was about 108% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in June 2018, so it's been off the market for around 8 years.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
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 2)

Dec 2018

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 December 2028

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2018from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromD66toC74

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Buchanan Road, Southampton, SO16 8GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Buchanan Road 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.

7 Buchanan Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£162,250

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

28 June 2018Most recent
£162,250
+21.5%over 9 years
8 June 2009
£133,500
+8.5%over 2 years
19 October 2006
£123,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 8GL: £102,500 (2021–2001).

Nearby sales in SO16 8GL

On the street

Versus other Buchanan Road homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 7 Buchanan Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 92 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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

536/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fraser Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools. 21 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 8GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 8GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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