What kind of home is 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ is a 5-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ last sold for £706,000 in February 2026. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £465,000 in March 2008. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 2008 and February 2026, 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ rose from £465,000 to £706,000, a change of £241,000. That works out to roughly +2.4% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in July 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ has a recorded floor area of 203 m² (2,185 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 8LQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ use?

The latest EPC at 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ in?

3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ sits in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

Police records around 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ 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.

What schools are near 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

The closest primary school to 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ is Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School (348m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (1.6km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ?

The closest bus stop to 3 Broadbent Close, SO16 8LQ is Rownhams Way, 234m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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3 Broadbent Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LQ

Extendable3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

203 m²

2185 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Broadbent Close

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

3 Broadbent Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Rownhams, Southampton, Southampton (SO16 8LQ). It has a recorded floor area of 203 m² (around 2185 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2015. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Other recorded features include outbuildings and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was February 2026 at £706,000 — fresh data. At 203 m² it's 29.3% larger than the typical home in the postcode (157 m² median across 10 EPCs). Across 2008–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£323/sq ft) was about 25.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
OutbuildingsYes
LandYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes
Extension potentialPossible

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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.

3 Broadbent Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2023

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 26 July 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2023from May 2015

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

46%95%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Broadbent Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 3 Broadbent Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LQ

2decisions1extensions12documents3nearby

Aug 2007
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Prune Oak
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
07/02056/TPOS
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Garage ConversionSept 2008Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Broadbent Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£709,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£706,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

19 February 2026Most recent
£706,000
+53.5%over 10 years
11 August 2015
£460,000
-1.1%over 7 years
6 March 2008
£465,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 8LQ: £495,000 (2026–2018).

Nearby sales in SO16 8LQ

On the street

Versus other Broadbent Close homes

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

3 Broadbent Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,478

Street avg £3,434

Below

Floor Area

203 m²

Street avg 156 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 5.7 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

536/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Rownhams Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 8LQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

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