# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (SO14 3BW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 56 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SOUTHAMPTON SO14 3BW |
| Price | £157,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £155,000 Feb 2026 |

## 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.

## Property Photos

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/166521872/531771) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 56 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BW | £155,000 | 27/02/2026 | Flat |
| 56 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BW | £160,000 | 21/04/2017 | Flat |
| 56 ORCHARD PLACE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 3BW | £142,500 | 28/02/2014 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £176,596 (39 Flat, SO14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -11.1%

## 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

## 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 1.72% (strong)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £337,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £270,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 20.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 4.8×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £1,787/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 47.1%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

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

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Southampton; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.*

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

## Flood risk

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

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