Sold STC Flat

56 ORCHARD PLACE

SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON SO14 3BW

2 beds 2 baths 58 m² Listed 3 Sep 2025 (-280d)

£157,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (102 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

58 m²

Council tax band

C

Last sold

£155,000 Feb 2026

Local average

£176,596 (-11.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,418 of 33,755)

Street crime

842 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • City Centre Apartment
  • Modern Kitchen /Living Room
  • Located 0.3 miles from a vibrant city centre
  • Secure telephone entry system
  • No onward chain
  • Established in 2006
  • Private balcony

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing
Accessibility
Lift access

Description

Introducing this modern first-floor apartment located in a sought-after area, offering a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. The property boasts two bedrooms, making it ideal for small families or professionals looking for extra space. The apartment is bright and well lit, creating a welcoming and homely atmosphere. The stylish interior features a balcony, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or evening sunsets. This well-maintained property is accessible and affordable, making it a desirable option for those seeking a modern and charming living space.

Service Charge: £2000 approx
Ground Rent: £200 p/a
Length Lease: 103yrs

Agent Notes- Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £80 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with HMRC and includes mover protection insurance to protect against the cost of an abortive purchase.
These particulars are believed to be correct and have been verified by or on behalf of the Vendor. However, any interested party will satisfy themselves as to their accuracy and as to any other matter regarding the Property or its location or proximity to other features or facilities which is of specific importance to them. Distances and areas are only approximate and unless otherwise stated fixtures contents and fittings are not included in the sale. Prospective purchasers are always advised to commission a full inspection and structural survey of the Property before deciding to proceed with a purchase.

Listed by

Ocean Village

Leaders and Romans Group

Reference: 166521872

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

9% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/02/2026 (3 months ago) £155,000 -3.1%
Sold 21/04/2017 (9 years ago) £160,000 +12.3%
Sold 28/02/2014 (12 years ago) £142,500 —

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
TALBOT COURT FLAT 3 QUEENS WAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3AZ £110,000 30/06/2025 Flat
Same street 73 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BW £160,000 14/03/2025 Flat
Same street 75 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BW £155,000 06/11/2023 Flat
TALBOT COURT FLAT 15 QUEENS WAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3AZ £70,000 02/10/2023 Flat
OXFORD HEIGHTS, 42 FLAT 3 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3LT £211,000 04/08/2023 Flat
16A OXFORD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3DJ £250,000 28/03/2023 Flat
61 FLAT 4 OXFORD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3DL £220,000 14/03/2023 Flat
TALBOT COURT FLAT 5 QUEENS WAY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3AZ £128,000 22/11/2022 Flat
SEAFARERS COURT, 12 - 14 FLAT 24 QUEENS TERRACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3SG £150,000 08/07/2022 Flat
OXFORD HEIGHTS, 42 FLAT 14 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3LT £257,500 05/07/2022 Flat
LATIMER GATE FLAT 1 BERNARD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3ER £240,000 10/06/2022 Flat
OXFORD HEIGHTS, 42 FLAT 5 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3LT £229,000 31/05/2022 Flat
Same street 79 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BW £120,000 27/05/2022 Flat
LATIMER GATE FLAT 3 BERNARD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3ER £245,000 25/05/2022 Flat
SEAFARERS COURT, 12 - 14 FLAT 25 QUEENS TERRACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3SG £134,500 18/05/2022 Flat
OXFORD HEIGHTS, 42 FLAT 4 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3LT £149,000 06/05/2022 Flat
61 FLAT 2 OXFORD STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3DL £235,000 29/04/2022 Flat
Same street 89 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BW £478,000 25/03/2022 Flat
SEAFARERS COURT, 12 - 14 FLAT 22 QUEENS TERRACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3SG £115,000 21/03/2022 Flat
SEAFARERS COURT, 12 - 14 FLAT 12 QUEENS TERRACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3SG £117,250 11/03/2022 Flat
HOLYROOD HOUSE FLAT 38 ORCHARD LANE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BB £118,500 25/02/2022 Flat
ST JAMES HOUSE FLAT 16 ORCHARD LANE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3DH £133,000 14/02/2022 Flat
OXFORD HEIGHTS, 42 FLAT 7 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3LT £205,000 04/01/2022 Flat
SEAFARERS COURT, 12 - 14 FLAT 26 QUEENS TERRACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3SG £210,000 21/12/2021 Flat

Street average: £228,250 (4 sales)

Area average: £176,388 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.3%
10y growth -0.2%

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

1y (index) -4.2%
5y (index) 2.6%
10y (index) 17%

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 Oxford Street 0.0 miles
Shop Arrow 0.0 miles
Shop Storm Hair 0.1 miles
University Waterfront Campus 0.5 miles
Train station Southampton Central 0.9 miles
Hospital Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre 1.0 miles
Train station Woolston 1.0 miles
University Boldrewood Innovation Campus 2.7 miles
Hospital Lymington New Forest Hospital 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 292
Shoplifting 129
Anti-social behaviour 89
Drugs 76
Public order 70
Criminal damage and arson 55
Other theft 49
Vehicle crime 22
Burglary 19
Bicycle theft 12
Other crime 9
Possession of weapons 9
Robbery 9
Theft from the person 2
Total incidents 842

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
St John's Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.2 miles Requires improvement — 24 Nov 2022
Hope Community School Southampton Primary 0.2 miles Good — 3 Apr 2022
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 20 Nov 2023
Southampton Solent University Other 0.6 miles — (No rating)
The Polygon School Other 1.0 miles Good — 12 Jan 2017

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Empress Heights, SO14 £2,700/mo 2 0.13 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Empress Heights, SO14 £2,700/mo 2 0.13 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Empress Heights, SO14 £2,700/mo 2 0.13 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Coopers Court, SO14 £1,300/mo 2 0.14 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Southampton, SO14 £1,550/mo 2 0.15 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £2,190/mo (5 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.72%
Max investor price (0.8%) £337,500
Target investor price (1%) £270,000
Gross yield 20.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 4.8×
Monthly cashflow £1,787/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 47.1%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).