4a, Ballard Close, Southampton, SO16 9BD
About 4a
4a is a semi-detached house in Southampton (SO16 9BD). It has a recorded floor area of 152 m² (around 1636 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 152 m² the property is well over the postcode median (71 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 2 June 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Planning history
4a 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.
Sales history & valuation
4a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£223,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 3 sales in SO16 9BD: £45,000 (2010–1999).
Versus other Ballard Close homes
On epc rating, 4a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
77 (C)
Street avg 72 (C)
Floor Area
152 m²
Street avg 65 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.0 t/year
Street avg 2.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
536/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Kendal Avenue Shops — bus stop.
Closest school
0.0 km
Redbridge Primary School. 25 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
51.5dB







