What type of property is 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is a semi-detached house.

How energy efficient is 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The current EPC rating for 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in March 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (657 sq ft). That makes it about 24% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in SO40 3GY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY heated?

The latest EPC at 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY 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 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY located?

16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY sits in Totton, Southampton, Southampton. It falls within the SO40 postcode district.

Is 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY in a safe area?

Police records around 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 56% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The closest primary school to 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is Abbotswood Junior School (310m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Testwood School (781m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY?

The closest bus stop to 16 Bishops Close, SO40 3GY is Hammonds Green, 101m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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16 Bishops Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

61 m²

657 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 16 Bishops Close

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

16 Bishops Close is a semi-detached house in Totton, Southampton, Southampton (SO40 3GY). It has a recorded floor area of 61 m² (around 657 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2026) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2022 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 61 m² it's 29.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (87 m² median across 20 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2026from Mar 2022

EPC improved fromD63toC79

Walls

AverageGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 16 Bishops Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

16 Bishops Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 Bishops Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£224,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 5 sales in SO40 3GY: £265,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in SO40 3GY

On the street

Versus other Bishops Close homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

16 Bishops Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

79 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

61 m²

Street avg 80 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

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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.

£211k

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1 Ivy Close, Totton

SO40 3XE

2 bed

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1 Bagber Road, Totton

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£275k

1 Boniface Close, Totton

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1 Forest Mews, Totton

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2 bed

£323k

1 Brackley Way, Totton

SO40 3HP

2 bed

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

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Hammonds Green — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Abbotswood Junior School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO40 3GY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO40 3GY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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