What type of property is 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW last sold for £305,000 in January 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £177,500 in May 2010, so prices have been rising over 15 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2010 and January 2025, 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW rose from £177,500 to £305,000, a change of £127,500. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 15 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in July 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in February 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW located?

8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW sits in Romsey. It falls within the SO51 postcode district in Hampshire.

What is crime like near 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

Police records around 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 78% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

The closest primary school to 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW is Cupernham Junior School (459m), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Mountbatten School (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbotswood Close, SO51 7TW is Anstey Road, 28m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Abbotswood Close, Romsey, SO51 7TW

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Abbotswood Close

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

8 Abbotswood Close is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romsey (SO51 7TW). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

It changed hands recently, sold January 2025 for £305,000. Across 2010–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£373/sq ft) was about 64.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
GarageYes

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 2)

Jul 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2022from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromD66toC75

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

55%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbotswood Close, Romsey, SO51 7TW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Abbotswood Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

8 Abbotswood Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 15 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£305,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 15 years.

Sales timeline

10 January 2025Most recent
£305,000
+71.8%over 14 years
19 May 2010
£177,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO51 7TW: £295,000 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in SO51 7TW

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On the street

Versus other Abbotswood Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8 Abbotswood Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£4,013

Street avg £3,478

Strongly above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 83 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

Comparables

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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 Romsey district page.

Full Romsey report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Anstey Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Cupernham Junior School. 8 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO51 7TW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO51 7TW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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