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63 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS

SOUTHAMPTON, HEDGE END, HAMPSHIRE SO30 4RS

4 beds 114 m² Listed 27 Jan 2014 (-4593d)

£375,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SO30 4RS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 63 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, SOUTHAMPTON, HEDGE END, HAMPSHIRE SO30 4RS |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Last sold | £495,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 21/10/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £1,004/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,910

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- E (£300 - £350)
- G (£220 - £250)
- I (£2,200 - £3,500)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4214-8065-1002-0320-6592)

## Description

**INSIDE** **** The front door opens into the large entrance hall which has stairs to the first floor with an under stairs cupboard and doors to the reception rooms. The sitting room is a double aspect room with a window to the front aspect and patio doors to the rear, feature fireplace and glazed doors opening to the dining room. The dining room is a good size room with window to the rear aspect. There is a cloakroom with a window to the front aspect and low level WC and sink unit. The kitchen/breakfast room has a window to the rear, a door to the side and has been fitted with a range of light wood effect wall and base units. There is a utility area with space for appliances.

On the first floor, the master bedroom has a window to the rear overlooking the rear garden.  There is a dressing area leading to the en-suite which has a corner shower, sink unit and WC. Bedroom two can be found to the front of the property along with the good size family bathroom which has a matching white suite comprising panelled bath, WC and sink unit. Bedrooms three and four are located to the rear of the property

**OUTSIDE** **** The property is situated on a good size overall plot and benefits from a large frontage with a driveway providing parking, leading to the double garage with up and over door, power and light. There is pedestrian access to the rear garden which is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area and decking.

**DIRECTIONS** **** From our office in Hedge End turn left at the traffic lights onto Upper Northam Road, turning right into Turnpike Way opposite the golf range. Continue for some distance where Downscroft Gardens can be found on the left hand side.  Follow the road round to the left where number 63 can be found.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/42644929/1832571) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #4031646
- **Address:** 63 Downscroft Gardens, Hedge End, SO30 4RS
- **Certificate Issued:** 04/09/2006
- **Work Completed:** 26/08/2006
- **Items:** 15 window(s), 3 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 63 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS | £495,000 | 23/04/2026 | Detached |
| 63 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS | £365,000 | 12/06/2014 | Detached |
| 63 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS | £350,000 | 13/03/2008 | Detached |
| 63 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS | £240,000 | 30/08/2002 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 32 GULLYCROFT MEAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4SR | £470,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached |
| 11 GULLYCROFT MEAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4SR | £510,000 | 23/10/2025 | Detached |
| 23 DEAN COURT, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4EG | £382,000 | 23/05/2025 | Detached |
| 23 BERRYWOOD GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4QZ | £390,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached |
| 12 DEAN COURT, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4EG | £412,000 | 09/01/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS | £250,000 | 14/12/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 69 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS | £560,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 11 TAMARISK ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4TN | £470,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 1 DEAN COURT, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4EG | £429,500 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 9 JASMINE ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4SX | £395,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| 12 MERLIN GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4UA | £410,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £405,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £429,833 (9 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £474,100 (35 Detached, SO30, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20.9%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,092/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,213/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,334/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,446/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Holcroft Road, SO19 | £1,550/mo | 4 | 1.01 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,550/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £193,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £155,000

*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 £1,550/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.2×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-107/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2%

*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:** £3,289/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 4.8%
- **10y growth:** 17.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Eastleigh; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 7.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 24.1%

## 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

Floor area

114 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£495,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£3,289/m²

Local average

£474,100 (-20.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,967 of 33,755)

Street crime

100 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Detached house
Four bedrooms
Double garage
EPC Grade D

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

INSIDE ** The front door opens into the large entrance hall which has stairs to the first floor with an under stairs cupboard and doors to the reception rooms. The sitting room is a double aspect room with a window to the front aspect and patio doors to the rear, feature fireplace and glazed doors opening to the dining room. The dining room is a good size room with window to the rear aspect. There is a cloakroom with a window to the front aspect and low level WC and sink unit. The kitchen/breakfast room has a window to the rear, a door to the side and has been fitted with a range of light wood effect wall and base units. There is a utility area with space for appliances.
On the first floor, the master bedroom has a window to the rear overlooking the rear garden. There is a dressing area leading to the en-suite which has a corner shower, sink unit and WC. Bedroom two can be found to the front of the property along with the good size family bathroom which has a matching white suite comprising panelled bath, WC and sink unit. Bedrooms three and four are located to the rear of the property

OUTSIDE The property is situated on a good size overall plot and benefits from a large frontage with a driveway providing parking, leading to the double garage with up and over door, power and light. There is pedestrian access to the rear garden which is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn with paved patio area and decking.

DIRECTIONS ** From our office in Hedge End turn left at the traffic lights onto Upper Northam Road, turning right into Turnpike Way opposite the golf range. Continue for some distance where Downscroft Gardens can be found on the left hand side. Follow the road round to the left where number 63 can be found.

Listed by

Hedge End

White & Guard (Fair Oak) Limited

Reference: 42644929

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/10/2025

Expiry date: 21/10/2035

Current heating cost: £1,004/year

Potential heating cost: £685/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,910

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£300 - £350)
Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~225 m² (0.06 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4031646

Property Details

Street: 63 Downscroft Gardens

Town: Hedge End

Postcode: SO30 4RS

Installation Details

Items: 15 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 04/09/2006

Work Completed: 26/08/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

106% since 2002

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	23/04/2026 (4 months ago)	£495,000	+35.6%
Sold	12/06/2014 (12 years ago)	£365,000	+4.3%
Sold	13/03/2008 (18 years ago)	£350,000	+45.8%
Sold	30/08/2002 (23 years ago)	£240,000	—

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
32 GULLYCROFT MEAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4SR	£470,000	11/12/2025	Detached
11 GULLYCROFT MEAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4SR	£510,000	23/10/2025	Detached
23 DEAN COURT, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4EG	£382,000	23/05/2025	Detached
23 BERRYWOOD GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4QZ	£390,000	03/07/2023	Detached
12 DEAN COURT, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4EG	£412,000	09/01/2023	Detached
Same street 41 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS	£250,000	14/12/2022	Terraced
Same street 69 DOWNSCROFT GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4RS	£560,000	11/11/2022	Detached
11 TAMARISK ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4TN	£470,000	26/08/2022	Detached
1 DEAN COURT, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4EG	£429,500	27/07/2022	Detached
9 JASMINE ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4SX	£395,000	17/02/2022	Detached
12 MERLIN GARDENS, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4UA	£410,000	11/02/2022	Detached

Street average: £405,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £429,833 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 4.8%

10y growth 17.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Eastleigh. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) -0.1%

5y (index) 7.8%

10y (index) 24.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,092/mo

Realistic £1,213/mo

Optimistic £1,334/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Eastleigh.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southampton: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SO30 4RS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Coltsfoot Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Garden by Homebase	0.2 miles
Shop	Virgin Holidays	0.2 miles
Train station	Hedge End	1.2 miles
Train station	Botley	2.1 miles
University	Warsash Maritime Acadmeny	3.9 miles
Hospital	Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre	3.9 miles
University	Solent University	4.0 miles
Hospital	Forton Medical Centre	10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	32
Shoplifting	21
Anti-social behaviour	11
Public order	10
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	6
Vehicle crime	4
Burglary	3
Drugs	2
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	100

Within 1 mile during Jun 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
Shamblehurst Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 10 Jul 2013
Wildern School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 May 2024
Freegrounds Infant School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 10 Jun 2013
Freegrounds Junior School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 7 Nov 2012
Berrywood Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 17 Jun 2016

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
4 Bed Terraced House, Holcroft Road, SO19	£1,550/mo	4	1.01 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,550/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.41%

Max investor price (0.8%) £193,750

Target investor price (1%) £155,000

Gross yield 5%

Cost-to-rent ratio 20.2×

Monthly cashflow £-107/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -1.2%

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).