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1 bed flat for sale Kern Close, Southampton, SO16

Asking price

£122,500

Added on 03/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Size: £339 per sq ft
Tenure: Leasehold; 154 years left(from the agent's description)

Ground rent £10 a year

* From the agent's description. Check it with them before you rely on it.

Key features

Lease undergoing extension to 154 years
Ground rent changing to peppercorn rate soon
Allocated parking
Separate kitchen/living space
Modern interior

About this property

The home opens into a welcoming entrance hall that provides useful built-in storage. The bright and cozy reception room is finished with neutral decor and soft carpeted flooring, featuring a large double-glazed window that floods the room with natural light.

An open archway leads seamlessly from the lounge into a smart, modern fitted kitchen, complete with glossy units, wood-effect countertops, built-in electric oven with ceramic hob and space for free-standing appliances. The well-appointed double bedroom features integrated storage cupboards, and a double-glazed window overlooking the surrounding grounds.

Floorplan

Council tax

Ask agent

Per year

Band A

£1,588
Band B

£1,852
Band C

£2,117
Band D

£2,381
Band E

£2,911
Band F

£3,440
Band G

£3,969
Band H

£4,763

The agent hasn't said which band this home is in; you can look it up on GOV.UK. In Southampton, 2026/27 bills run from £1,588 a year in band A to £4,763 in band H.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Southampton, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone.

Price guide

100 comparables · within 2.3 miles

Cheaper than 63% of the 1-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £122,500 Median £130,000 · £104,500 – £165,500

Per square foot

£339 19% over

1-bed flats nearby £285

Against sold prices

9% over

SO16 sold median £311 / sq ft, 1,285 sales

Compared with 100 1-bed flats for sale within 2.3 miles, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices. Sold prices are HM Land Registry sales in SO16 over the last 24 months, per square foot of EPC floor area. All sold £/sq ft in SO16 →

Location

Kern Close, Southampton, SO16

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £122,500

£61k £184k

Deposit10% £12,000

£0 £123k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £110,500 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £25,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
5, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2026	323 sq ft £365/sq ft	323 sq ft	£365	£118,000
3, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Oct 2025	431 sq ft £221/sq ft	431 sq ft	£221	£95,000
20, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jul 2025	452 sq ft £259/sq ft	452 sq ft	£259	£117,000
28, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£110,000
12, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Aug 2019	323 sq ft £325/sq ft	323 sq ft	£325	£105,000
38, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Feb 2019	452 sq ft £310/sq ft	452 sq ft	£310	£140,000
35, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jun 2018	323 sq ft £310/sq ft	323 sq ft	£310	£100,000
24, Kern Close Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Mar 2018	n/a	n/a	n/a	£76,000