What type of property is 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE?

6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE last change hands?

6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE last sold for £440,000 in July 2012, around 14 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £184,000 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE?

Across 3 sales between July 1996 and July 2012, 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE rose from £184,000 to £440,000, a change of £256,000. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE have?

The current EPC rating for 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE?

6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE has a recorded floor area of 247 m² (2,659 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 72% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 8LE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE heated?

The latest EPC at 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE?

6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE located?

6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE sits in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district in Hampshire.

Is 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE in a safe area?

Police records around 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE 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 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE?

The closest primary school to 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE is Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School (474m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (1.7km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE?

The closest bus stop to 6 Betteridge Drive, SO16 8LE is Betteridge Drive, 139m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

6 Betteridge Drive, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LE

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

247 m²

2659 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 6 Betteridge Drive

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

6 Betteridge Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton (SO16 8LE). It has a recorded floor area of 247 m² (around 2659 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 247 m² the property is well over the postcode median (144 m² across 19 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1996–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £775,000 sits 76.1% above the 2012 sale of £440,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 29.2% below the postcode norm. On the market in July 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Betteridge Drive

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

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

6 Betteridge Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2024from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD59toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

25%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £995 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Betteridge Drive, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Betteridge Drive 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.

6 Betteridge Drive has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£775,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2012)

£440,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

12 July 2012Most recent
£440,000
-3.5%over 1 year
25 February 2011
£456,000
+147.8%over 14 years
4 July 1996
£184,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 8LE: £599,995 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SO16 8LE

On the street

Versus other Betteridge Drive homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 6 Betteridge Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,781

Street avg £2,900

Strongly below

Floor Area

247 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.1 t/year

Street avg 5.1 t/year

Strongly below

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Betteridge Drive

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

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£580k

1 Betteridge Drive, Rownhams

SO16 8LE

5 bed

£550k

1 Acorn Drive, Rownhams

SO16 8AT

5 bed

£534k

1 Armada Close, Rownhams

SO16 8JY

5 bed2 bath

£634k

1 Balmoral Way, Rownhams

SO16 8LL

4 bed2 bath

£450k

1 Bedwell Close, Rownhams

SO16 8FT

4 bed1 bath

£400k

1 Beacon Close, Rownhams

SO16 8JR

4 bed2 bath

£360k

1 Bridgers Close, Rownhams

SO16 8DU

4 bed

£385k

1 Chilworth View, Rownhams Lane, Rownhams

SO16 8AP

3 bed

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

Betteridge Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School. 14 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 8LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 8LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

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 6 Betteridge Drive, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.