What type of property is 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX last change hands?

16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX last sold for £135,000 in September 2005, around 21 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £41,000 in September 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

Across 3 sales between September 1995 and September 2005, 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX rose from £41,000 to £135,000, a change of £94,000. That works out to roughly +12.7% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

The current EPC rating for 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX 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.

Where is 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX located?

16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX sits in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO31 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

Police records around 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX show an average of 233 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

The closest primary school to 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is Netley Abbey Junior School (485m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hamble School (1.2km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX?

The closest bus stop to 16 Gatcombe, SO31 5PX is Yaverland, 130m away. The nearest rail option is Netley Rail Station, 496m away.

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16 Gatcombe, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5PX

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 16 Gatcombe

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

16 Gatcombe is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Netley Abbey, Southampton, Southampton (SO31 5PX). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2016. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 1995–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 12.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 sits 66.7% above the 2005 sale of £135,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingAllocated

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

16 Gatcombe's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

0.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jun 2016

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

38%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Gatcombe, Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5PX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Gatcombe 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.

16 Gatcombe has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 12.7% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2005)

£135,000

Growth on file: 12.7% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

8 September 2005Most recent
£135,000
+45.9%over 3 years
28 March 2002
£92,500
+125.6%over 6 years
21 September 1995
£41,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO31 5PX: £287,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in SO31 5PX

On the street

Versus other Gatcombe homes

Four headline reads against 40 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 16 Gatcombe runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,250

Street avg £3,046

Below

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 69 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

0.7 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£280k

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2 bed

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1 Gatcombe, Netley Abbey

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1 Ferrymans Quay, Netley Abbey

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2 bed

£270k

1 Bembridge, Netley Abbey

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3 bed

£311k

1 Castle Road, Netley Abbey

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3 bed

£350k

1 Cranmore, Netley Abbey

SO31 5GG

3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Southampton report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

233/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Yaverland — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Netley Abbey Junior School. 14 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO31 5PX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO31 5PX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.7dB

Low

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70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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