53 Rufus Gardens, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8TA is a freehold terraced property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 474 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £208,897 , which equates to approximately £441 per square foot. It was last sold on 21 Dec 2020 for £187,500. Since then, the value has increased by £21,397, representing a 11.4% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £208,897 is:

  • 12.8% lower than the average property price on Rufus Gardens
  • 9.6% lower than the average in the SO40 8TA postcode area
  • and 55.9% lower than the average price for Southampton as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 August 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in SO40 8TA

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
474 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£208,897
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£441
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

53 Rufus Gardens, Totton, Southampton, New Forest, Hampshire, SO40 8TA has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Aug 2025.

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 high performance glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Feb 2012. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 8.6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, limited insulation (assumed) to pitched, 75 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to high performance glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 22% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Timber frame, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
High performance glazing
Good
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to SO40 8TA

30 th / 45
Price Rank
10% lower than average
20 th / 35
Size Rank
19% smaller than average
11 th / 35
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in SO40 8TA , this house's estimated value ranks 30th out of 45. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 35 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 20th out of 35 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£208,897
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+11 %
21 Dec 2020
£187,500
Leasehold
+4.2 %
10 Mar 2017
£179,950
Leasehold
+33.3 %
2 Aug 2013
£135,000
Leasehold
+10.7 %
2 Jun 2006
£122,000
Leasehold
+205.4 %
4 Jun 1997
£39,950
Leasehold
+2.6 %
27 Sep 1995
£38,950
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £192,000
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £210,000
sale date: 9 Mar 2022
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £143,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2013
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 20 Dec 2013
rooms: 2
size: 459 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 13 Jul 2012

Data Sources

The property at 53 Rufus Gardens, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8TA appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 21 Dec 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Aug 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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