What type of property is 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD is a 3-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD last change hands?

36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD last sold for £340,500 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £179,000 in April 2011. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

Across 3 sales between April 2011 and May 2025, 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD rose from £179,000 to £340,500, a change of £161,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 14 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

The current EPC rating for 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 26% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in SO16 9WD. Source: EPC Register.

How is 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD heated?

The latest EPC at 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD is in council tax band D.

Where is 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD located?

36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD sits in Southampton. It falls within the SO16 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

Police records around 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD 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 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

The closest primary school to 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD is Newlands Primary School (548m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (239m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD?

The closest bus stop to 36 Cowley Close, SO16 9WD is Green Lane, 343m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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36 Cowley Close, Southampton, SO16 9WD

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 36 Cowley Close

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

36 Cowley Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Southampton (SO16 9WD). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

A recent sale: £340,500 in May 2025. At 73 m² it's 19.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (61 m² median across 41 EPCs). Across 2011–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£433/sq ft) was about 94.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD57toE52

Oct 2023from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromE52toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

8%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 36 Cowley Close, Southampton, SO16 9WD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

36 Cowley Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

36 Cowley Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£325,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 14 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£340,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 14 years.

Sales timeline

11 May 2025Most recent
£340,500
+32.2%over 6 years
2 November 2018
£257,500
+43.9%over 7 years
25 April 2011
£179,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO16 9WD: £160,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in SO16 9WD

On the street

Versus other Cowley Close homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 36 Cowley Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£4,664

Street avg £3,203

Strongly above

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

On par

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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

0.3 km

Green Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Oasis Academy Lord's Hill. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO16 9WD 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 9WD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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