Sold STC Terraced

2 SOUTHERN GARDENS

SOUTHAMPTON, TOTTON, HAMPSHIRE SO40 8RW

3 beds 1 baths 83 m² Listed 26 Sep 2025 (-299d)

£325,000

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# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (SO40 8RW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 SOUTHERN GARDENS, SOUTHAMPTON, TOTTON, HAMPSHIRE SO40 8RW |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £320,000 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/10/2035
- **Current heating cost:** £510/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9590-0360-0322-5509-3053)

## Description

Brantons are pleased to present for sale this charming mid-terrace family home situated in a quiet tucked away cul-de-sac overlooking an open green space.

The ground floor accommodation consists of a spacious lounge-diner with French doors, modern kitchen and W.C. The first floor is comprised of three generous bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom.

Additional features of the property include a garage in a near by block and low maintenance garden with two decked seating areas and gated rear access. In our opinion the property is presented to a good standard of decorative order thus allowing any potential purchaser the ability to move straight in. No forward chain is offered and Brantons are sure that because of the location and accommodation on offer an early viewing will be necessary.

Lounge   10' 10'' x 15' 4'' (3.29m x 4.67m)

Kitchen-Diner   10' 4'' x 15' 3'' (3.16m x 4.66m)

Bathroom   6' 8'' x 6' 11'' (2.04m x 2.10m)

Bedroom Two   11' 10'' x 10' 8'' (3.60m x 3.25m)

Bedroom One   9' 8'' x 14' 7'' (2.94m x 4.45m)

Bedroom Three   11' 9'' x 10' 10'' (3.57m x 3.30m) Max

Garage   13' 5'' x 8' 1'' (4.10m x 2.46m) Plus Storage

## Property Photos

- ![External](/listings/photos/167497982/1234917) - External
- ![Lounge-Diner](/listings/photos/167497982/1234918) - Lounge-Diner
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167497982/1234919) - Kitchen
- ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/167497982/1234920) - Dining Area
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/167497982/1234921) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/167497982/1234922) - Bedroom Two
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/167497982/1234923) - Family Bathroom
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/167497982/1234924) - Rear Garden
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/167497982/1234925) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/167497982/1234926) - Bedroom Two
- ![Downstairs W.C](/listings/photos/167497982/1234927) - Downstairs W.C
- ![Garage](/listings/photos/167497982/1234928) - Garage
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/167497982/1234929) - Rear Garden
- ![Front Outlook](/listings/photos/167497982/1234930) - Front Outlook
- ![Aerial Map](/listings/photos/167497982/1234931) - Aerial Map

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167497982/1234932) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/167497982/1234933) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8RW | £320,000 | 16/03/2026 | Terraced |
| 2 SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8RW | £83,000 | 30/06/1999 | 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] 20 SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8RW | £340,000 | 21/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 48 BRAMTOCO WAY, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8AG | £316,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 238 RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8EB | £380,000 | 07/01/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 18 SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8RW | £239,500 | 15/10/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £289,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £348,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £281,030 (32 Terraced, SO40, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +15.6%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,116/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,240/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,364/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,072/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £155,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,000

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,916/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 16.4%
- **10y growth:** 29.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** -0.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 5.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 22.3%

## 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)

External Lounge-Diner Kitchen Dining Area Bedroom One Bedroom Two Family Bathroom Rear Garden Bedroom Three Bedroom Two Downstairs W.C Garage Rear Garden Front Outlook Aerial Map

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

83 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£320,000 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,916/m²

Local average

£281,030 (+15.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,741 of 33,755)

Street crime

122 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

*NO FORWARD CHAIN*
Charming Mid-Terrace Family Home
Three Bedrooms
Spacious Lounge-Diner
Contemporary Kitchen
Downstairs W.C
Four Piece Family Bathroom
Garage In Nearby Block
Enclosed Rear Garden
Pleasant Outlook Over Green Area

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Brantons are pleased to present for sale this charming mid-terrace family home situated in a quiet tucked away cul-de-sac overlooking an open green space.

The ground floor accommodation consists of a spacious lounge-diner with French doors, modern kitchen and W.C. The first floor is comprised of three generous bedrooms and a four piece family bathroom.

Additional features of the property include a garage in a near by block and low maintenance garden with two decked seating areas and gated rear access. In our opinion the property is presented to a good standard of decorative order thus allowing any potential purchaser the ability to move straight in. No forward chain is offered and Brantons are sure that because of the location and accommodation on offer an early viewing will be necessary.

Lounge 10' 10'' x 15' 4'' (3.29m x 4.67m)
Kitchen-Diner 10' 4'' x 15' 3'' (3.16m x 4.66m)
Bathroom 6' 8'' x 6' 11'' (2.04m x 2.10m)
Bedroom Two 11' 10'' x 10' 8'' (3.60m x 3.25m)
Bedroom One 9' 8'' x 14' 7'' (2.94m x 4.45m)
Bedroom Three 11' 9'' x 10' 10'' (3.57m x 3.30m) Max
Garage 13' 5'' x 8' 1'' (4.10m x 2.46m) Plus Storage

Listed by

Totton

Brantons Independent Estate Agents

Reference: 167497982

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/10/2025

Expiry date: 05/10/2035

Current heating cost: £510/year

Potential heating cost: £472/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

Energy Performance Certificate

Price history

286% since 1999

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/03/2026 (4 months ago)	£320,000	+285.5%
Sold	30/06/1999 (27 years ago)	£83,000	—

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 20 SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8RW	£340,000	21/10/2022	Semi-detached
48 BRAMTOCO WAY, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8AG	£316,000	26/08/2022	Terraced
238 RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8EB	£380,000	07/01/2022	Terraced
Same street 18 SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8RW	£239,500	15/10/2021	Terraced

Street average: £289,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £348,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 16.4%

10y growth 29.9%

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

1y (index) -0.5%

5y (index) 5.1%

10y (index) 22.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,116/mo

Realistic £1,240/mo

Optimistic £1,364/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → New Forest.

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

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SO40 8RW

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Abbotswood School	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Forest Park School	0.1 miles
Shop	Wally's Dog Grooming	0.2 miles
Shop	Inmar Automation	0.2 miles
Train station	Totton	0.7 miles
Train station	Redbridge	1.3 miles
University	Boldrewood Innovation Campus	4.4 miles
Hospital	Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre	4.5 miles
University	Highfield Campus	4.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	43
Anti-social behaviour	23
Public order	14
Criminal damage and arson	11
Other theft	11
Vehicle crime	6
Burglary	5
Shoplifting	3
Bicycle theft	2
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	122

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
Abbotswood Junior School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2017
Forest Park School	Other	0.1 miles	Good — 18 Jan 2023
Lydlynch Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2019
Oakfield Academy	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 8 Nov 2023
GLADE School	Other	0.6 miles	Good — 14 Nov 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £155,000

Target investor price (1%) £124,000

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).