5 Rufus Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LR is a freehold detached property built between 1991-1995. The property offers approximately 1,421 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £475,691 , which equates to approximately £335 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Mar 2016 for £350,000. Since then, the value has increased by £125,691, representing a 35.9% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £475,691 is:

  • 13.1% lower than the average property price on Rufus Close
  • 14.6% lower than the average in the SO16 8LR postcode area
  • and 0.5% higher 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 20 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SO16 8LR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1991-1995
Interior Size
1421 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£475,691
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£335
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Rufus Close, Rownhams, Southampton, Test Valley, Hampshire, SO16 8LR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 20 Aug 2025.

This property uses a mains gas boiler with both radiators and underfloor heating 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 22 Jan 2016. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 19.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system changed from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler with radiators and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to SO16 8LR

27 th / 28
Price Rank
15% lower than average
7 th / 21
Size Rank
6% bigger than average
21 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% lower than average

Compared to other properties in SO16 8LR , this house's estimated value ranks 27th out of 28. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th 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 7th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£475,691
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
31 Mar 2016
£350,000
Leasehold
+44 %
11 Nov 2005
£243,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1227 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 25 Jul 2025
rooms: 6
size: 1475 sq ft
sale price: £430,000
sale date: 11 Jan 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £440,000
sale date: 24 Apr 2020
rooms: 6
size: 1268 sq ft
sale price: £310,000
sale date: 6 Jun 2014
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £382,500
sale date: 28 Oct 2013

Data Sources

The property at 5 Rufus Close, Rownhams, Southampton, SO16 8LR appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Mar 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 20 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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