Sold STC Town house

31 THE WICKET

SOUTHAMPTON, HYTHE, HAMPSHIRE SO45 5AU

4 beds 2 baths 1,238 sq ft Listed 12 Apr 2023 (-1155d)

£275,000

Reduced on 5 Jun 2023

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# 4 bedroom town house for sale (SO45 5AU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 31 THE WICKET, SOUTHAMPTON, HYTHE, HAMPSHIRE SO45 5AU |
| Price | £275,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 115 m² |
| Last sold | £270,000 Oct 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £1,231/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,275

### Recommendations
- A2 (£850 - £1,500)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/8500-6949-0222-6299-3473)

## Description

**ENTRANCE HALL**:

Approached via a UPVC double glazed front door and side screen. Range of wall and base units with working surfaces over. Tiling to splashbacks. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for fridge. Central heating thermostat. Wood effect laminate flooring. Stairs to first floor.

**BEDROOM 3**

14' 8" (4.47m) x 8' 2" (2.49m)::

Window to front. Range of sliding door wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator.

**BEDROOM 4**

11' 10" (3.61m) x 8' 2" (2.49m)::

Window to rear. Radiator. Door to garden.

**SHOWER ROOM**:

Window to rear. Fully tiled shower cubicle. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Part panelled walls. Complementary tiling. Radiator.

**FIRST FLOOR**

**OPEN PLAN LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM**

28' 10" (8.79m) x 13' 7" (4.14m)::

Windows to front and rear. Stairs to second floor. Radiator. To the kitchen area: A comprehensive range of wall and base units with working surfaces over. One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Complementary tiling to splashbacks. Built in oven with inset hob above and extractor hood over. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Tile effect flooring.

**SECOND FLOOR**

**BEDROOM 1**

13' 7" (4.14m) x 12' 5" (3.78m)::

Window to rear. Range of built in wardrobes and storage cupboards. Radiator.

**BEDROOM 2**

13' 7" (4.14m) x 11' 3" (3.43m)::

Window to front. Built in storage cupboard with window to front. Radiator.

**BATHROOM**:

Comprising a refitted white suite of bath with shower fitted over with folding glazed screen. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Complementary tiling. Built in airing cupboard. Radiator.

**OUTSIDE**:

The front garden has a driveway offering off road parking.

**REAR GARDEN**:

Courtyard garden overlooking communal gardens.

**COUNCIL TAX **:

Band: B.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/133514021/524864) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/133514021/524865) - EPC

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 31 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU | £270,000 | 27/10/2023 | 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] 14 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU | £265,000 | 18/10/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 23 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU | £275,000 | 24/11/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 21 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU | £265,000 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 FOREST HILL WAY, DIBDEN PURLIEU, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 4AS | £282,500 | 10/10/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 9A THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU | £255,000 | 21/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 17 TORMEAD, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AW | £250,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 17 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU | £220,000 | 23/06/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £256,000 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £266,250 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £267,750 (12 Terraced, SO45, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +2.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,113/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,237/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,361/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,695/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £123,700

*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:** £2,391/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 9.5%
- **10y growth:** 18.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -1.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 7%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.9%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

115 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£270,000 Oct 2023

Price per m²

£2,391/m²

Local average

£267,750 (+2.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,124 of 33,755)

Street crime

88 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Open plan Living/Kitchen/Dining room
Bathroom
Shower room
UPVC double glazing
Gas central heating
Gardens
EPC Rating: TBC

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This well presented 4 bedroom townhouse is situated in a popular location within the catchment area for both Orchard and Noadswood schools. This versatile home has been refurbished by the current vendors to offer; 2 bedrooms and a shower room to the ground floor, open plan kitchen/dining/living room to the middle floor, 2 further bedrooms and bathroom to the top floor, UPVC double glazing and gas central heating. An internal viewing is highly recommended.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Approached via a UPVC double glazed front door and side screen. Range of wall and base units with working surfaces over. Tiling to splashbacks. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for fridge. Central heating thermostat. Wood effect laminate flooring. Stairs to first floor.

BEDROOM 3
14' 8" (4.47m) x 8' 2" (2.49m)::
Window to front. Range of sliding door wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator.

BEDROOM 4
11' 10" (3.61m) x 8' 2" (2.49m)::
Window to rear. Radiator. Door to garden.

SHOWER ROOM:
Window to rear. Fully tiled shower cubicle. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Part panelled walls. Complementary tiling. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR

OPEN PLAN LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
28' 10" (8.79m) x 13' 7" (4.14m)::
Windows to front and rear. Stairs to second floor. Radiator. To the kitchen area: A comprehensive range of wall and base units with working surfaces over. One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Complementary tiling to splashbacks. Built in oven with inset hob above and extractor hood over. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Tile effect flooring.

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM 1
13' 7" (4.14m) x 12' 5" (3.78m)::
Window to rear. Range of built in wardrobes and storage cupboards. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2
13' 7" (4.14m) x 11' 3" (3.43m)::
Window to front. Built in storage cupboard with window to front. Radiator.

BATHROOM:
Comprising a refitted white suite of bath with shower fitted over with folding glazed screen. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Complementary tiling. Built in airing cupboard. Radiator.

OUTSIDE:
The front garden has a driveway offering off road parking.

REAR GARDEN:
Courtyard garden overlooking communal gardens.

COUNCIL TAX :
Band: B.

Listed by

Hythe

Pearsons

Reference: 133514021

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/04/2023

Current heating cost: £1,231/year

Potential heating cost: £855/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,275

Recommendations

Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	27/10/2023 (2 years ago)	£270,000	—

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
Same street 14 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU	£265,000	18/10/2023	Terraced
Same street 23 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU	£275,000	24/11/2022	Terraced
Same street 21 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU	£265,000	21/10/2022	Terraced
9 FOREST HILL WAY, DIBDEN PURLIEU, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 4AS	£282,500	10/10/2022	Terraced
Same street 9A THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU	£255,000	21/12/2021	Terraced
17 TORMEAD, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AW	£250,000	27/08/2021	Terraced
Same street 17 THE WICKET, HYTHE, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO45 5AU	£220,000	23/06/2021	Terraced

Street average: £256,000 (5 sales)

Area average: £266,250 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 9.5%

10y growth 18.4%

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

1y (index) -1.2%

5y (index) 7%

10y (index) 24.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,113/mo

Realistic £1,237/mo

Optimistic £1,361/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → New Forest.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Winchester: £1,695/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Water Lane	0.0 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Shop	Motorists' Discount Centres	0.3 miles
Train station	Hythe Town	0.9 miles
Train station	Hythe Pier	1.2 miles
University	Waterfront Campus	2.3 miles
Hospital	Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre	3.7 miles
University	South Academic Block	5.1 miles
Hospital	Lymington New Forest Hospital	8.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	31
Anti-social behaviour	17
Public order	12
Criminal damage and arson	7
Other theft	6
Shoplifting	4
Vehicle crime	3
Burglary	2
Drugs	2
Other crime	2
Possession of weapons	2
Total incidents	88

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
Orchard Infant School	Primary	0.1 miles	Outstanding — 5 May 2022
Orchard Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 26 May 2022
Noadswood School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2013
Wildground Infant School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 10 Oct 2017
Wildground Junior School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 21 Apr 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.45%

Max investor price (0.8%) £154,625

Target investor price (1%) £123,700

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).