20 Birch Close, Romsey, SO51 5SQ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 840 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £427,718 , which equates to approximately £509 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2016 for £317,000. Since then, the value has increased by £110,718, representing a 34.9% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £427,718 is:

  • 0.6% higher than the average property price on Birch Close
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the SO51 5SQ postcode area
  • and 5.4% lower than the average price for Romsey 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 18 May 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
840 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£427,718
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£509
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

20 Birch Close, Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire, SO51 5SQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 May 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 1 Jul 2010, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 247.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from no system present: electric heaters assumed to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, off-peak to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 25 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 25 mm loft insulation
Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 12% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to SO51 5SQ

7 th / 15
Price Rank
2% higher than average
7 th / 11
Size Rank
12% smaller than average
3 rd / 11
Price Per Sq FT Rank
16% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SO51 5SQ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 7th out of 15. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 11 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 7th out of 11 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£427,718
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+35 %
30 Sep 2016
£317,000
Leasehold
+30.7 %
19 Oct 2010
£242,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 16 Aug 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 22 Mar 2024
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 12 Jul 2022
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £321,000
sale date: 11 Dec 2020
rooms: 4
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 7 Aug 2015

Data Sources

The property at 20 Birch Close, Romsey, SO51 5SQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 May 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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