What kind of home is 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR?

12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR?

12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR last sold for £105,000 in January 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £52,500 in September 1996, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between September 1996 and January 2003, 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR rose from £52,500 to £105,000, a change of £52,500. That works out to roughly +11.4% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR?

The current EPC rating for 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2019. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR?

12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (753 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 35% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 8JR. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR use?

The latest EPC at 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR?

12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR 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 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR in?

12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR sits in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR 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 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR?

The closest primary school to 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR is Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School (594m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (1.8km).

What transport links are near 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Beacon Close, SO16 8JR is Betteridge Drive, 109m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Beacon Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8JR

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

70 m²

753 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Beacon Close

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

12 Beacon Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton (SO16 8JR). It has a recorded floor area of 70 m² (around 753 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2019) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in January 2003. At 70 m² the property is well over the postcode median (53 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 sits 89.5% above the 2003 sale of £105,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£139/sq ft) was about 24.5% below the postcode norm.

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
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
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 2)

Feb 2019

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2019from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD66toC69

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%88%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century1st Floor MaisonetteEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Beacon Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8JR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Beacon 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£105,000

Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

27 January 2003Most recent
£105,000
+100.0%over 6 years
4 September 1996
£52,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 8JR: £165,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SO16 8JR

On the street

Versus other Beacon Close homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 12 Beacon Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,500

Street avg £2,507

Strongly below

Floor Area

70 m²

Street avg 54 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

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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

Betteridge Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School. 12 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 8JR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

49.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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