16 Kern Close, Southampton, SO16 9RA is a leasehold flat built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 463 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £132,771 , which equates to approximately £287 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Sep 2012 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £37,771, representing a 39.8% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £132,771 is:

  • 6.1% lower than the average property price on Kern Close
  • 8.8% higher than the average in the SO16 9RA postcode area
  • and 54.2% lower than the average price for Southampton as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 12 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
463 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£132,771
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£287
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

16 Kern Close, Southampton, SO16 9RA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Apr 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Jun 2012, and the property received the same rating of D with an unchanged energy efficiency score of 67.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to SO16 9RA

15 th / 37
Price Rank
9% higher than average
5 th / 21
Size Rank
34% bigger than average
18 th / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SO16 9RA , this flat's estimated value ranks 15th out of 37. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 21 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 5th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£132,771
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+40 %
28 Sep 2012
£95,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 22 Feb 2019
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 29 Apr 2016
rooms: 2
size: 420 sq ft
sale price: £106,000
sale date: 28 Oct 2015
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £96,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2006
rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £51,000
sale date: 29 Sep 2000

Data Sources

The property at 16 Kern Close, Southampton, SO16 9RA appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Sep 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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