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8 Chamberlain Road

SO17 1PS

SOUTHAMPTON

Current

D

65

Potential

B

83

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 1PS. The property offers 81mยฒ (872 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (83/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation for improved thermal efficiency. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1333, comprising ยฃ953 for heating, ยฃ160 for hot water, and ยฃ220 for lighting. The property produces 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home.

How Does 8 Chamberlain Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this SOUTHAMPTON property is around the national average for UK homes. At ยฃ1333 per year, energy costs are below the national average of ยฃ1800. At 3.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the SO17 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property65
Average60
+8% better
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vs SOUTHAMPTON

This property65
Average63
+3% better
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vs SO17

This property65
Average61
+7% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ752/year more than the SOUTHAMPTON average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(65 points)

Potential Rating

B(83 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 9 Apr 2024

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Property Information

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Full Address

8 Chamberlain Road

SO17 1PS

SOUTHAMPTON

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1950-1966

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Floor Area

81.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

65 / 100

Potential: 83

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.2 tonnes/year

39 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

221 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

9 Apr 2024

marketed sale

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About SOUTHAMPTON

SOUTHAMPTON is situated in Hampshire, South East. Properties in SOUTHAMPTON have an average EPC rating of D (score 63/100). Heating costs are ยฃ372 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The SO17 postcode district contains over 8100 registered properties. Built during the mid-20th century suburban expansion, this property reflects the housing developments common to the SOUTHAMPTON area.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ953.0/yr

Save ยฃ188/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ160.0/yr

Save ยฃ57/yr

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Lighting

0.0% low energy

ยฃ220.0/yr

Save ยฃ110/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

No low energy lighting

Very Poor
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Highfield Church of England Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.1 miles awayโ€ขSO17 1PX

Last inspected: Jul 2022

โœ“Good

Swaythling Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSO17 3SZ

Last inspected: Mar 2020

โœ“Good

Portswood Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSO17 3AA

Last inspected: Feb 2022

โœ“Good

Bassett Green Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขSO16 3BZ

Last inspected: Jul 2021

โœ“Good

Cantell School

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขSO16 3GJ

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

St Denys Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขSO17 2ND

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Hollybrook Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSO16 6RL

Last inspected: Jan 2019

โœ“Good

Hollybrook Infant School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขSO16 6RN

Last inspected: Feb 2020

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About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

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Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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