Sold STC End of terrace

70 PALM ROAD

SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON SO16 5HF

2 beds 1 baths 657 sq ft Listed 6 Jul 2024 (-707d)

£220,000

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Reduced on 23 Aug 2024

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# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SO16 5HF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 70 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON SO16 5HF |
| Price | £220,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 61 m² |
| Last sold | £215,000 Jan 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/09/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £655/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0916-1206-2504-2974-0400)

## Description

This well presented two bedroom end of terrace house would make an ideal purchase for either **first time buyers** or **investors**. Situated within walking distance of the Southampton General Hospital, local amenities, and motorway links to the M27 & M3

The property accommodates a spacious living room with potential to extend further subject to planning permission. The property also benefits from gas central heating, double glazing throughout, kitchen, bathroom with separate WC, on-street parking but potential to convert into a drive and is being offered with **no forward chain**.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what this property has to offer. Please call   to arrange a viewing.

**Entrance Hall**:

Two storage cupboards, double glazed window to side elevation, smooth finish to ceiling, doors to kitchen and lounge.

**Living Room**

14' (4.27m) x 10' (3.05m):

Double glazed window to rear elevation, feature fireplace, radiator, dado rail, coving and textured finish to ceiling and door.

**Kitchen**

11' 6" (3.51m) x 7' 9" (2.36m):

Two double glazed windows, one to side elevation and one to rear elevation, base and eye level units, insert sink to counter top, tiled splashback, fitted cooker, electric hob, over hood extractor fan, wall mounted boiler, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, smooth finish to ceiling, door to hall.

**Hall**:

Radiator, stairs to landing, textured ceiling with smoke alarm.

**Landing**:

Double glazed window to side elevation, doors to bedroom one, bedroom two, bathroom and WC, textured finish to ceiling.

**Bathroom**

5' 1" (1.55m) x 5' (1.52m):

Double glazed window to side elevation, radiator, bath suite with overhead shower attachment, hand wash basin, tiling to principal areas, smooth finish to ceiling with insert extractor fan.

**Bedroom one**

11' 4" (3.45m) x 10' 5" (3.17m):

Double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator, textured finish to ceiling.

**Bedroom two**

9' 4" (2.84m) x 8' 9" (2.67m):

Double glazed window to front elevation, radiator, built in wardrobe, smooth finish to ceiling with loft roof access.

**W.C**

6' 1" (1.85m) x 3' 1" (0.94m):

Double glazed window to side elevation, low level toilet, smooth finish to ceiling.

**Front Garden**:

Block wall and gate to frontage, paved steps and path leading to front door and gate for side access, laid to lawn, flower beds with shrubbery.

**Rear Garden**:

Block paved patio with path leading to rear, laid to lawn, shed at the rear garden.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/149939789/244619) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/149939789/244620) - EPC

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 70 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF | £215,000 | 24/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 70 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF | £61,000 | 29/09/2000 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 HOLLYOAK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5GW | £240,000 | 27/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 75 VINE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5TD | £240,000 | 31/10/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 66 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF | £247,500 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 93 OUTER CIRCLE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5GX | £238,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 58 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF | £180,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 124 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF | £255,000 | 25/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 113 COXFORD ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5JX | £228,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 85 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HE | £212,000 | 03/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 102 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF | £240,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 82 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF | £165,800 | 15/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £217,660 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £231,600 (5 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £259,740 (62 Terraced, SO16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -15.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southampton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,123/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,248/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,373/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southampton (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.57% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,800

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,607/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 7.1%
- **10y growth:** 49.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Southampton; Terraced series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 15.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 36.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

61 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£215,000 Jan 2025

Price per m²

£3,607/m²

Local average

£259,740 (-15.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (5,106 of 33,755)

Street crime

424 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

TWO BEDROOMS
END OF TERRACE HOUSE
CLOSE TO GENERAL HOSPITAL
NO FORWARD CHAIN
GAS CENTRAL HEATING
DOUBLE GLAZING
GREAT INVESTMENT OR FTB

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: On street
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No

Description

This well presented two bedroom end of terrace house would make an ideal purchase for either first time buyers or investors. Situated within walking distance of the Southampton General Hospital, local amenities, and motorway links to the M27 & M3

The property accommodates a spacious living room with potential to extend further subject to planning permission. The property also benefits from gas central heating, double glazing throughout, kitchen, bathroom with separate WC, on-street parking but potential to convert into a drive and is being offered with no forward chain.

A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate what this property has to offer. Please call to arrange a viewing.

Entrance Hall:
Two storage cupboards, double glazed window to side elevation, smooth finish to ceiling, doors to kitchen and lounge.

Living Room
14' (4.27m) x 10' (3.05m):
Double glazed window to rear elevation, feature fireplace, radiator, dado rail, coving and textured finish to ceiling and door.

Kitchen
11' 6" (3.51m) x 7' 9" (2.36m):
Two double glazed windows, one to side elevation and one to rear elevation, base and eye level units, insert sink to counter top, tiled splashback, fitted cooker, electric hob, over hood extractor fan, wall mounted boiler, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, smooth finish to ceiling, door to hall.

Hall:
Radiator, stairs to landing, textured ceiling with smoke alarm.

Landing:
Double glazed window to side elevation, doors to bedroom one, bedroom two, bathroom and WC, textured finish to ceiling.

Bathroom
5' 1" (1.55m) x 5' (1.52m):
Double glazed window to side elevation, radiator, bath suite with overhead shower attachment, hand wash basin, tiling to principal areas, smooth finish to ceiling with insert extractor fan.

Bedroom one
11' 4" (3.45m) x 10' 5" (3.17m):
Double glazed window to rear elevation, radiator, textured finish to ceiling.

Bedroom two
9' 4" (2.84m) x 8' 9" (2.67m):
Double glazed window to front elevation, radiator, built in wardrobe, smooth finish to ceiling with loft roof access.

W.C
6' 1" (1.85m) x 3' 1" (0.94m):
Double glazed window to side elevation, low level toilet, smooth finish to ceiling.

Front Garden:
Block wall and gate to frontage, paved steps and path leading to front door and gate for side access, laid to lawn, flower beds with shrubbery.

Rear Garden:
Block paved patio with path leading to rear, laid to lawn, shed at the rear garden.

Listed by

Shirley

Pearsons

Reference: 149939789

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/09/2024

Expiry date: 10/09/2034

Current heating cost: £655/year

Potential heating cost: £601/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

252% since 2000

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	24/01/2025 (1 year ago)	£215,000	+252.5%
Sold	29/09/2000 (25 years ago)	£61,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
40 HOLLYOAK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5GW	£240,000	27/11/2025	Terraced
75 VINE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5TD	£240,000	31/10/2025	Terraced
Same street 66 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF	£247,500	02/05/2023	Terraced
93 OUTER CIRCLE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5GX	£238,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 58 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF	£180,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
Same street 124 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF	£255,000	25/02/2022	Terraced
113 COXFORD ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5JX	£228,000	28/01/2022	Terraced
85 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HE	£212,000	03/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 102 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF	£240,000	27/08/2021	Terraced
Same street 82 PALM ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 5HF	£165,800	15/07/2021	Terraced

Street average: £217,660 (5 sales)

Area average: £231,600 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 7.1%

10y growth 49.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Southampton. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.6%

5y (index) 15.1%

10y (index) 36.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Southampton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,123/mo

Realistic £1,248/mo

Optimistic £1,373/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Southampton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southampton: £873/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Outer Circle	0.0 miles
Shop	Rogues Barber Shop	0.1 miles
Shop	Hollyoak Stores	0.1 miles
Hospital	Princess Anne Hospital	0.2 miles
University	South Academic Block	0.3 miles
Hospital	Southampton General Hospital	0.3 miles
University	Boldrewood Innovation Campus	1.5 miles
Train station	Millbrook	1.7 miles
Train station	Redbridge	1.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	146
Anti-social behaviour	66
Criminal damage and arson	40
Shoplifting	36
Public order	31
Other theft	25
Vehicle crime	22
Burglary	17
Drugs	12
Other crime	9
Robbery	8
Possession of weapons	6
Theft from the person	5
Bicycle theft	1
Total incidents	424

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Southampton Hospital School	Other	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Jan 2012
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 12 Jan 2023
Rosewood Free School	Other	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 12 Sep 2014
Oasis Academy Lord's Hill	Secondary	0.6 miles	Inadequate — 8 Jul 2024
Oakwood Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 2 Dec 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.57%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,000

Target investor price (1%) £124,800

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).