# 2 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (SO19 7RP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 57 THE OAKS, SOUTHAMPTON, MERRY OAK, SOUTHAMPTON SO19 7RP | | Price | £215,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £205,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/06/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,763/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,350 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - L2 (£1,200 - £2,400) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2397-1714-5410-1718-2106) ## Description Austin & Wyatt are delighted to offer for sale this two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in the residential area of Merry Oak, Southampton. The location is, in our opinion, ideal for access to local schools, amenities, bus routes, and Bitterne Precinct. The property would benefit from some updating and the accommodation comprises: • Lounge/diner • Fitted kitchen • Bathroom • Front and rear gardens Additional benefits include an allocated space within communal parking, electric heating, double glazing, and rear access to the property. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn with a pathway leading to the front door. The rear garden is mature and enclosed, featuring flower and shrub borders with a pea shingle area. The property is offered with no forward chain, and we highly recommend arranging a viewing ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249053) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249054) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249055) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249056) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249057) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249058) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249059) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249060) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249061) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249062) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249063) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249064) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249065) - Photo - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167134643/1249066) - Photo ## Floorplans - ![Focal Integrated](/listings/photos/167134643/1249067) - Focal Integrated ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/167134643/1249068) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14244472 - **Address:** 57 The Oaks, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7RP - **Certificate Issued:** 18/10/2020 - **Work Completed:** 22/09/2020 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 57 THE OAKS, MERRY OAK, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7RP | £205,000 | 31/03/2026 | 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] 31 THE OAKS, MERRY OAK, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7RP | £105,000 | 07/07/2025 | Flat | | 99 BLACKTHORN ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7LP | £240,000 | 24/04/2023 | Terraced | | 109 BLACKTHORN ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7LP | £221,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 13 THE OAKS, MERRY OAK, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7RP | £155,000 | 22/07/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 8 THE OAKS, MERRY OAK, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7RP | £140,000 | 30/06/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 6 THE OAKS, MERRY OAK, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7RP | £138,000 | 22/10/2021 | Flat | | 99 BLACKTHORN ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7LP | £221,500 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 47 THE OAKS, MERRY OAK, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 7RP | £88,000 | 27/08/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £125,200 (5 sales) **Area average:** £227,500 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £246,640 (57 Terraced, SO19, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -12.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southampton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,125/mo - **Realistic:** £1,250/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,375/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, Horseshoe Bridge, SO17 | £1,450/mo | 2 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,450/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £181,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £145,000 *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 £1,450/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.1% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £433/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.3% *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:** £4,057/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.3% - **10y growth:** 28.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Southampton; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 14.5% - **10y growth (index):** 34.9% ## 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)