5, Rufus Close, SO16 8LR

5 Rufus Close is a 132 m² / 1,421 sq ft detached home in Rownhams. It sold for £580,000 in February 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £580k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £413k to £565k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Feb 2026 £580,000 5.2% 1.8%
Mar 2016 £350,000 3.6% 1.3%
Nov 2005 £243,000 na na
Floor plan

Archived estate agent floor plan for 5, Rufus Close.

Floorplan 5
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Internal area
132 square metres (1,421 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,393 per square metre (£408 per square foot) in Feb 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,394 per square metre (£408 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Feb 2026 £580,000 £4,394 £580,000 £4,394
Mar 2016 £350,000 £2,652 £457,104 £3,463
Nov 2005 £243,000 £1,841 £445,549 £3,375

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 132 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £580,000. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Rownhams are now selling for between £3,130 and £4,280 per square metre (£290 and £397 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 132 m², this implies a valuation between £413,000 and £565,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Plot size
262 square metres (2,820 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for 5 Rufus Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was added on 28/01/2016. It last appeared Mar 2016.
Photos:

There are 11 archived estate agent listing photos for 5 Rufus Close.

Photos for 5 Rufus Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 3 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
April 2023 23/00746/FULLS
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Honey Pot 5 Rufus Close Rownhams Southampton Hampshire
Description:
Installation of 3 roof lights in the rear roof slope to serve a new bedroom in the roof space.
Planning ref:
December 2016 16/02836/FULLS
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Honey Pot 5 Rufus Close Rownhams
Description:
Single storey rear extension
Planning ref:
November 2016 16/02190/CLPS
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application refused
Address:
The Honey Pot 5 Rufus Close Rownhams
Description:
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension
EPC Inspections
Summary:
20 August 2025 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1991 to 1995
Area:
132 sqm (1,421 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler with radiators and underfloor, mains gas.
Summary:
22 January 2016 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1991 to 1995
Area:
90 sqm (969 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation. Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Frequently asked questions

5 Rufus Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £580,000.
  • Based on an internal area of 132 m² and recent prices in Rownhams, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £413,000 to £565,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 5 Rufus Close last sold for £580,000 in February 2026.

HouseMetric shows 5 Rufus Close as 132 m² (1,421 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 20 August 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 5 Rufus Close was in council tax band E. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

5 Rufus Close is in postcode SO16 8LR, in Rownhams. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Rufus Close, SO16 8LR or analysis of the Rownhams property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.