Sold STC Semi-detached

6 WADES CRESCENT

SOUTHAMPTON, NURSLING, HAMPSHIRE SO16 0BL

3 beds 2 baths 840 sq ft Listed 31 Oct 2024 (-639d)

£375,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

78 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£362,500 Feb 2025

Price per m²

£4,808/m²

Local average

£295,893 (+26.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,717 of 33,755)

Street crime

210 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Three bedroom house
  • Two allocated parking space
  • Private garden
  • Utility room
  • En-suite and family bathroom
  • Open-plan kitchen/dining room

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A well-positioned three-bedroom semi-detached family home, perfectly situated in the highly sought-after Fen Meadows development.

As you enter the home, you are greeted by a warm and inviting sitting room, where a large triple-pane window allows an abundance of natural light to illuminate the space, creating a perfect setting for relaxation.

The ground floor also features an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining room, fitted with sleek, modern appliances and plenty of counter space, ideal for on-the-go living. French doors from the dining area lead directly to the garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Conveniently located off the kitchen is a utility room and a water closet, enhancing the home's functional layout.

The first floor continues to impress with three generously sized bedrooms, designed to cater to every member of the family. The principal bedroom boasts ample space and its own en-suite bathroom. The remaining two bedrooms are equally spacious and share access to a well-appointed family bathroom, ensuring that comfort and convenience are available to all residents. Each room is thoughtfully designed with ample closet space and large windows, ensuring a light and airy feel throughout.

Externally, a private rear garden is perfect for outdoor activities and entertaining. It includes a patio seating area, mature shrubs and a well-tendered lawn. The property also includes two allocated parking spaces to the fore, providing secure and convenient parking.

Located within the vibrant Fen Meadows community, this home is close to local amenities, excellent schools and transport links, making it a prime choice for families looking to enjoy both a peaceful and connected lifestyle.

£41 per Month estate charge

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Services:
Water: Mains Supply
Gas: Mains Supply
Electric: Mains Supply
Sewage: Mains Supply
Heating: Gas Central

Materials used in construction: FTTP
How does broadband enter the property: Brick and timber

For further information on broadband and mobile coverage, please refer to the Ofcom Checker online

Nursling and Rownhams are sought after residential area perfectly positioned between the thriving city of Southampton and the market abbey town of Romsey. Comprising some 2,300 properties the traditional houses found in the original villages have been supplemented by a wide range of modern property styles to suit every buyer's needs and a monthly magazine keeps residents informed of neighbourhood news and events. Rownhams Wood is an attractive area of natural forest and is popular with dog walkers.

Listed by

Romsey

The Lomond Group

Reference: 154428896

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 29/06/2017

Expiry date: 28/06/2027

Current heating cost: £183/year

Potential heating cost: £183/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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Price history

21% since 2017

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/02/2025 (1 year ago) £362,500 +20.8%
Sold 31/05/2017 (9 years ago) £300,000

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
18 BODDING AVENUE, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BJ £390,000 20/12/2023 Semi-detached
3 GANDERS MEAD, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BP £357,500 11/08/2023 Semi-detached
68 BODDING AVENUE, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BJ £330,000 08/11/2022 Semi-detached
12 MERRYGROVE WAY, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BN £175,000 04/10/2022 Semi-detached
30 NUTSEA ROAD, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BH £360,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
4 BODDING AVENUE, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BJ £375,000 22/12/2021 Semi-detached
112 NUTSEA ROAD, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BH £355,000 22/12/2021 Semi-detached
114 NUTSEA ROAD, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BH £345,000 22/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 15 WADES CRESCENT, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BL £268,000 17/12/2021 Semi-detached
6 BODDING AVENUE, NURSLING, SOUTHAMPTON, TEST VALLEY, HAMPSHIRE, SO16 0BJ £355,000 26/11/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £268,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £338,056 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.3%
10y growth 25.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Test Valley. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 17.3%
10y (index) 39.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,103/mo
Realistic £1,226/mo
Optimistic £1,349/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Test Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southampton: £1,072/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hillyfields 0.2 miles
Bus stop Toogoods Way 0.3 miles
Shop Unknown 0.3 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.3 miles
University South Academic Block 1.3 miles
Train station Redbridge 1.5 miles
Train station Totton 1.8 miles
University Boldrewood Innovation Campus 2.6 miles
Hospital Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre 3.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 59
Vehicle crime 35
Anti-social behaviour 34
Criminal damage and arson 23
Other theft 15
Shoplifting 14
Public order 11
Burglary 9
Other crime 3
Theft from the person 3
Possession of weapons 2
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 210

Within 1 mile during May 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
The Cedar School Other 0.2 miles Good — 27 Jun 2014
Nursling Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 11 Nov 2019
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 8 Dec 2010
Fairisle Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Apr 2018
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Jun 2023

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 Terraced House, Fairisle Road, SO16 £1,500/mo 3 0.35 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lancaster Road, SO16 £1,500/mo 3 0.8 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,500/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500
Target investor price (1%) £150,000
Gross yield 4.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×
Monthly cashflow £-152/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.7%
  • 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).