12a, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BU
About 12a
12a is a semi-detached house in Romsey (SO51 8BU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 87 m² this is the 8th smallest of 18 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 40–206 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (February 2025) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average.
Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 sits 59.2% above the 2012 sale of £122,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£131/sq ft) was about 43.3% below the postcode norm. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in February 2012.
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Already flagged here
Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
12a has no planning applications on record.
Notable planning nearby
2applications of note in the surrounding area
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
£195,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£122,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
24 February 2012Most recent
£122,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in SO51 8BU: £290,000 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in SO51 8BU
Flat B, 26 Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BU
Sold Nov 2023
£290,000Flat B, 28 Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BU
Sold Mar 2022
£282,0002a, Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BU
Sold May 2021
£290,000Flat A, 28 Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BU
Sold Feb 2019
£302,500Flat C, 28 Church Street, Romsey, SO51 8BU
Sold Apr 2018
£260,000
Everything we know about 12a, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby
Versus other Church Street homes
12a outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,408
Street avg £4,251
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 84 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.9 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Council Offices — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB