78, Kent Road
78, Kent Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 78, Kent Road, Southampton to be a period freehold house with 807 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 229 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
78, Kent Road, Southampton has an estimated sale value of £250,941 and an estimated rental value of £1,516 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Kent Road, Southampton, SO17 lies within the SO17 postal district.
Our Data Sources
78, Kent Road, Southampton has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in October 2023 and a single entry in the EPC database dated March 2015.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 5 out of 5 and is considered of high accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 78, Kent Road, Southampton would be worth £263,488, with a potential rental value of £1,591 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £233,375, with a rental value of £1,410 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 78, Kent Road, Southampton has fallen by £7,160 (2.9%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £62 (4.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 7.2%.
Plot Size
78, Kent Road, Southampton occupies a 229 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 57 other houses in this postcode, 51 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 36th largest.
Energy Efficiency
78, Kent Road, Southampton has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 30 Mar 2015.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
78, Kent Road, Southampton last changed hands on 24th October 2023, selling for £255,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold 4 times since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 3.4% since October 2023.
- Sold Oct 2023£255,000
- Sold Aug 2015£197,500
- Sold Aug 2007£166,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 410 metres of 78, Kent Road, Southampton across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 40, Kent Road, Southampton, SO17 2LH, a freehold house, sold at £261,500 on the 16th December 2025.
Read more about house prices in SO17.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 78, Kent Road, Southampton as the 74th largest and the 60th most expensive of the 135 addresses on Kent Road, Southampton, SO17.
Against the SO17 postcode district average, it is £26k less expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 200mSt Denys Primary School
- 500mPortswood Primary School
- 600mBitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
- 1.1kmBitterne Park School
- 1.9kmCantell School
- 2.0kmSt Anne's Catholic School
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Public Transport Nearby
St Denys station is the nearest stop to 78, Kent Road, Southampton at 600 metres away.
- 600mSt Denys
- 1.1kmBitterne
- 1.7kmSwaythling
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show ultrafast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
