# 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 - **Expiry date:** 13/04/2033 - **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 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. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524852) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524853) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524854) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524855) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524856) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524857) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524858) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524859) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524860) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524861) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524862) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/133514021/524863) ## 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:** 8.4% - **10y growth:** 20.2% ## 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)