What type of property is 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU?

8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU sell for?

8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU last sold for £270,000 in September 2010, around 16 years ago. Before that, it sold for £162,500 in May 2001, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2001 and September 2010, 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU rose from £162,500 to £270,000, a change of £107,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU?

8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (1,044 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU heated?

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

What council tax band is 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU?

8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU is in council tax band E.

Where is 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU located?

8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU sits in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU 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.

Which schools serve 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU?

The closest primary school to 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU is Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School (554m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (1.9km).

What is the nearest station to 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU?

The closest bus stop to 8 Hedgerow Close, SO16 8JU is Hurricane Drive, 87m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Hedgerow Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8JU

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

97 m²

1044 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Hedgerow Close

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

8 Hedgerow Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton (SO16 8JU). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since February 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since September 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2001–2010, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £438,000 sits 62.2% above the 2010 sale of £270,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Feb 2010

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

10%59%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hedgerow Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8JU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hedgerow 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.

8 Hedgerow Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£438,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2010)

£270,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

2 September 2010Most recent
£270,000
+66.2%over 9 years
24 May 2001
£162,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 8JU: £496,500 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in SO16 8JU

On the street

Versus other Hedgerow Close homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,784

Street avg £3,196

Below

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 95 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Above

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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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5 bed

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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

Hurricane Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

58.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 8JU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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