What kind of home is 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL?

2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL is a mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL sell for?

2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL last sold for £49,950 in October 1997, around 29 years ago. Before that, it sold for £44,500 in January 1996, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 1996 and October 1997, 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL rose from £44,500 to £49,950, a change of £5,450. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL?

2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL?

2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL 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 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL in?

2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

Is 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL 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 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL?

The closest primary school to 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL is Newlands Primary School (381m), one of 21 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (487m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Buttermere Close, SO16 9GL is Millbrook Towers, 92m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Buttermere Close, Southampton, SO16 9GL

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Buttermere Close

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

2 Buttermere Close is a mid-terrace house in Southampton (SO16 9GL). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Untraded for 29 years, with the last transfer in October 1997. Across 1996–1997, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £220,000 sits 340.4% above the 1997 sale of £49,950. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£58/sq ft) was about 62.8% below the postcode norm.

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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.

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Buttermere Close, Southampton, SO16 9GL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Buttermere Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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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.

2 Buttermere Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£220,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (1997)

£49,950

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

16 October 1997Most recent
£49,950
+12.2%over 1 year
31 January 1996
£44,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 9GL: £265,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in SO16 9GL

On the street

Versus other Buttermere Close homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 Buttermere Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£624

Street avg £1,967

Strongly below

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 88 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Comparables

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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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Southampton district page.

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Crime

9/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Millbrook Towers — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Newlands Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 9GL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO16 9GL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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