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9 SOUTHOVER WAY

CHICHESTER, HUNSTON, WEST SUSSEX PO20 1NY

3 beds 1 baths 861 sq ft Listed 14 Apr 2025 (-425d)

£370,000

Reduced on 26 Aug 2025

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# 3 bedroom house for sale (PO20 1NY)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 SOUTHOVER WAY, CHICHESTER, HUNSTON, WEST SUSSEX PO20 1NY |
| Price | £370,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £370,000 Jan 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 30/10/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £689/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,675

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- Q (£4,000 - £14,000)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- 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/7090-3943-0200-1474-5204)

## Description

A beautifully presented 3 BEDROOM HOUSE full of character and charm, located in the popular VILLAGE of HUNSTON.  Recently renovated to a high standard, and featuring engineered oak flooring throughout the ground floor, downlights, feature fire places and an exposed brick chimney breast.  The open plan KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is light and spacious with roll top work surfaces and an inset double ceramic sink.  The enclosed GARDEN has a patio area leading to a good sized lawn with mature shrubs and trees and a timber summerhouse with power.  A gravel drive to the front provides parking for one car plus there is additional parking on the street.

The property is positioned in a quiet, no through private road, leading to popular WALKING ROUTES across the fields.  The canal running through the village provides charming walks into CHICHESTER and BIRDHAM MARINA.

## Property Photos

- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/160672421/180346) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen/Dining Area](/listings/photos/160672421/180347) - Kitchen/Dining Area
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/160672421/180348) - Dining Area
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/160672421/180349) - Dining Area
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/160672421/180350) - Garden
- ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/160672421/180351) - Sitting Room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160672421/180352) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/160672421/180353) - Dining Area
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/160672421/180354) - Garden
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/160672421/180355) - Dining Area
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/160672421/180356) - Dining Area
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/160672421/180357) - Conservatory
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/160672421/180358) - Hallway
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/160672421/180359) - Bedroom 1
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/160672421/180360) - Bedroom 2
- ![Front](/listings/photos/160672421/180361) - Front
- ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/160672421/180362) - Bedroom 3
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160672421/180363) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/160672421/180364) - Garden

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/160672421/180365) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160672421/180366) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £370,000 | 30/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 9 SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £308,500 | 22/06/2020 | Terraced |
| 9 SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £236,500 | 22/09/2017 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] WIVELSFIELD SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £575,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] ROTHY SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £390,000 | 13/12/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] FIELDVIEW SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £485,000 | 01/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] THE OLD JOINERY 1 SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £374,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] THE CROFT SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £370,000 | 15/07/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] THE OLD JOINERY 2 SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY | £370,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £427,333 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £2,148,511 (18 Other, PO20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -82.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,190/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,322/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,454/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,222/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pecketts Gate, PO19 | £2,150/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,150/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £268,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £215,000

*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 £2,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £453/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 5.1%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,625/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 1090.4%
- **10y growth:** 612.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Chichester; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -5%
- **5y growth (index):** 4.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.5%

## 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)

Sitting Room Kitchen/Dining Area Dining Area Dining Area Garden Sitting Room Kitchen Dining Area Garden Dining Area Dining Area Conservatory Hallway Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Front Bedroom 3 Bathroom Garden

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

80 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£370,000 Jan 2026

Price per m²

£4,625/m²

Local average

£2,148,511 (-82.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,072 of 33,755)

Street crime

9 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

End Terrace Property
Attractively Presented
Sitting Room
Spacious Kitchen/Dining Room
Conservatory
3 Bedrooms
Family Bathroom
Secluded Rear Garden
Off-Road Parking Space

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 3-BEDROOM CHARACTER HOME in the popular village of HUNSTON. Recently renovated with ENGINEERED OAK FLOORING, FEATURE FIREPLACES, LIGHT & SPACIOUS OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/DINING, ENCLOSED GARDEN with SUMMERHOUSE, PATIO & LAWN, plus PARKING and access to nearby WALKS and CANAL towpath.

A beautifully presented 3 BEDROOM HOUSE full of character and charm, located in the popular VILLAGE of HUNSTON. Recently renovated to a high standard, and featuring engineered oak flooring throughout the ground floor, downlights, feature fire places and an exposed brick chimney breast. The open plan KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is light and spacious with roll top work surfaces and an inset double ceramic sink. The enclosed GARDEN has a patio area leading to a good sized lawn with mature shrubs and trees and a timber summerhouse with power. A gravel drive to the front provides parking for one car plus there is additional parking on the street.

The property is positioned in a quiet, no through private road, leading to popular WALKING ROUTES across the fields. The canal running through the village provides charming walks into CHICHESTER and BIRDHAM MARINA.

Listed by

Chichester

Sims Williams

Reference: 160672421

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 31/10/2024

Expiry date: 30/10/2034

Current heating cost: £689/year

Potential heating cost: £424/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,675

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
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

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

Price history

56% since 2017

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	30/01/2026 (4 months ago)	£370,000	+19.9%
Sold	22/06/2020 (5 years ago)	£308,500	+30.4%
Sold	22/09/2017 (8 years ago)	£236,500	—

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
Same street WIVELSFIELD SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY	£575,000	05/12/2025	Detached
Same street ROTHY SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY	£390,000	13/12/2023	Terraced
Same street FIELDVIEW SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY	£485,000	01/07/2022	Detached
Same street THE OLD JOINERY 1 SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY	£374,000	14/12/2021	Detached
Same street THE CROFT SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY	£370,000	15/07/2021	Detached
Same street THE OLD JOINERY 2 SOUTHOVER WAY, HUNSTON, CHICHESTER, WEST SUSSEX, PO20 1NY	£370,000	30/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £427,333 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1090.4%

10y growth 612.6%

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

1y (index) -5%

5y (index) 4.8%

10y (index) 22.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,190/mo

Realistic £1,322/mo

Optimistic £1,454/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Chichester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chichester: £1,222/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View PO20 1NY

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Londis	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Southover Way	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Spotted Cow PH	0.1 miles
Shop	The Co-operative Food	1.1 miles
University	Stockbridge Halls of Residence	1.3 miles
Train station	Chichester	1.5 miles
University	Fishbourne Hall	2.0 miles
Hospital	St Richard's Hospital	2.3 miles
Hospital	Connolly House	2.5 miles
Train station	Fishbourne	2.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	4
Other crime	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Drugs	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	9

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
North Mundham Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 26 Mar 2015
Chichester Free School	Other	0.8 miles	Good — 10 Jun 2024
Kingsham Primary School	Primary	1.1 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2020
Chichester High School	Secondary	1.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Chichester High Schools Sixth Form	Other	1.4 miles	— (No rating)

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pecketts Gate, PO19	£2,150/mo	3	1.04 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £2,150/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.58%

Max investor price (0.8%) £268,750

Target investor price (1%) £215,000

Gross yield 7%

Cost-to-rent ratio 14.3×

Monthly cashflow £453/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 5.1%

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).