Sold STC Bungalow

20 CATHERINE CRESCENT

SALISBURY, DOWNTON, WILTSHIRE SP5 3NS

2 beds 1 baths 657 sq ft Listed 11 Sep 2025 (-254d)

£348,000

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# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (SP5 3NS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 CATHERINE CRESCENT, SALISBURY, DOWNTON, WILTSHIRE SP5 3NS |
| Price | £348,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | C |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 61 m² |
| Last sold | £336,000 Feb 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £826/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,835

### Recommendations
- A (£900 - £1,200)
- B (£900 - £1,500)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- 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/0350-2110-9510-2595-5445)

## Description

Location:

The bungalow is located in Downton, just south of the Cathedral City of Salisbury and within easy reach of the stunning New Forest National Park. Ideally positioned for access north to Salisbury or south towards Ringwood, Bournemouth, and the South Coast, the village offers a perfect blend of countryside charm and modern convenience.

Downton boasts a vibrant and welcoming community, offering a wide range of amenities including a doctors’ surgery, dental practice, pharmacy, and library. Families are particularly well-served, with excellent primary, secondary, and pre-school facilities, alongside an indoor tennis and sports centre, (within walking distance via a path at the rear of the estate), bowls and football clubs, a Co-op supermarket, café, two takeaways, and traditional public houses. The village also features churches of various denominations and numerous play parks, making it an ideal setting for family life.

Downton enjoys regular public transport links to Salisbury ( including directly to the train station), South to Ringwood and beyond and is renowned for its annual Cuckoo Fair, held each May Day. This lively event celebrates the village’s lace-making heritage and brings together arts, crafts, and exhibitors from across the region, offering a true sense of community spirit.

Directions:

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Leave Salisbury heading south on the A338 (Downton Road). Continue for approximately six miles until you enter the village of Downton. Proceed through the traffic lights by The Bull Inn, then take the right turn opposite the Mazda garage into Marie Avenue, then take the first left into Catherine Crescent. At about the half way point, on the right, there is a pedestrian walkway  which leads to Number 20. The property is located on the left-hand side, clearly marked with a Winkworth For Sale board.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/166857872/451395) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/166857872/451396) - EPC Rating Graph

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10304406
- **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS
- **Certificate Issued:** 02/06/2014
- **Work Completed:** 01/03/2014
- **Items:** 12 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #14111284
- **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/07/2020
- **Work Completed:** 08/07/2020
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5565372
- **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS
- **Certificate Issued:** 31/03/2008
- **Work Completed:** 19/03/2008
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16842645
- **Address:** 20 Catherine Crescent, Downton, SP5 3NS
- **Certificate Issued:** 15/06/2025
- **Work Completed:** 23/05/2025
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS | £336,000 | 26/02/2026 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BIRDSONG, 3 CROSSWAYS CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3HR | £640,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| 6 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £450,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 14 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP | £365,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 54 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS | £360,000 | 14/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| THE NEW BUNGALOW BARNABY CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NX | £226,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 46 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS | £320,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 CLEARBURY VIEW, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FG | £652,500 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| 13 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP | £458,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |
| 15 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £595,000 | 04/04/2022 | Detached |
| 7 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £625,000 | 09/02/2022 | Detached |
| 6 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £460,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached |
| 56 GREENACRES, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NG | £298,000 | 04/11/2021 | Detached |
| 6 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP | £400,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 30 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH | £580,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached |
| 15 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP | £430,000 | 28/05/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £340,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £475,346 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £623,029 (35 Detached, SP5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -44.1%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £953/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,059/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,165/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £778/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £132,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £105,900

*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:** £5,705/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 23.4%
- **10y growth:** 21.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Wiltshire; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 33.9%

## 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

61 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£336,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£5,705/m²

Local average

£623,029 (-44.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (20,013 of 33,755)

Street crime

13 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas
Accessibility: Level access
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

A semi-detached bungalow with garage this property is offered for sale in well presented decorative order and with detailed care given to the landscaped front and rear gardens. The accommodation has been well maintained and includes an entrance hall, lounge/dining room with conservatory off, a kitchen/breakfast room, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A retractable ladder gives access to a generous, carpeted loft/storage space. Outside the gardens are very pleasantly landscaped - the front, being fenced and accessed via a pedestrian gate, is mainly paved and includes a number of attractively planted flowerbeds, specimen trees and a mature screening hedge. At the rear, the southerly facing garden is landscaped in two styles, there being a secluded paved patio with returning gated side access to the front and a high dividing wall with arched gateway leading to a newly laid lawn, divided by a winding path that leads to a timber garden chalet and to a personal door, at the rear of the single garage.

Location:
The bungalow is located in Downton, just south of the Cathedral City of Salisbury and within easy reach of the stunning New Forest National Park. Ideally positioned for access north to Salisbury or south towards Ringwood, Bournemouth, and the South Coast, the village offers a perfect blend of countryside charm and modern convenience.
Downton boasts a vibrant and welcoming community, offering a wide range of amenities including a doctors’ surgery, dental practice, pharmacy, and library. Families are particularly well-served, with excellent primary, secondary, and pre-school facilities, alongside an indoor tennis and sports centre, (within walking distance via a path at the rear of the estate), bowls and football clubs, a Co-op supermarket, café, two takeaways, and traditional public houses. The village also features churches of various denominations and numerous play parks, making it an ideal setting for family life.
Downton enjoys regular public transport links to Salisbury ( including directly to the train station), South to Ringwood and beyond and is renowned for its annual Cuckoo Fair, held each May Day. This lively event celebrates the village’s lace-making heritage and brings together arts, crafts, and exhibitors from across the region, offering a true sense of community spirit.

Directions:
What3Words - unfocused.missions.obliging

Leave Salisbury heading south on the A338 (Downton Road). Continue for approximately six miles until you enter the village of Downton. Proceed through the traffic lights by The Bull Inn, then take the right turn opposite the Mazda garage into Marie Avenue, then take the first left into Catherine Crescent. At about the half way point, on the right, there is a pedestrian walkway which leads to Number 20. The property is located on the left-hand side, clearly marked with a Winkworth For Sale board.

Listed by

Salisbury

Winkworth

Reference: 166857872

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 10/09/2025

Current heating cost: £826/year

Potential heating cost: £489/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,835

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

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
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)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10304406

Property Details

Street: 20 Catherine Crescent

Town: Downton

Postcode: SP5 3NS

Installation Details

Items: 12 windows

Certificate Issued: 02/06/2014

Work Completed: 01/03/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #14111284

Property Details

Street: 20 Catherine Crescent

Town: Downton

Postcode: SP5 3NS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 19/07/2020

Work Completed: 08/07/2020

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5565372

Property Details

Street: 20 Catherine Crescent

Town: Downton

Postcode: SP5 3NS

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 31/03/2008

Work Completed: 19/03/2008

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16842645 Recent

Property Details

Street: 20 Catherine Crescent

Town: Downton

Postcode: SP5 3NS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 15/06/2025

Work Completed: 23/05/2025

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

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	26/02/2026 (2 months ago)	£336,000	—

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
BIRDSONG, 3 CROSSWAYS CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3HR	£640,000	21/11/2025	Detached
6 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH	£450,000	30/06/2023	Detached
14 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP	£365,000	14/10/2022	Detached
Same street 54 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS	£360,000	14/07/2022	Semi-detached
THE NEW BUNGALOW BARNABY CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NX	£226,000	06/06/2022	Detached
Same street 46 CATHERINE CRESCENT, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NS	£320,000	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
6 CLEARBURY VIEW, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FG	£652,500	19/05/2022	Detached
13 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP	£458,000	12/05/2022	Detached
15 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH	£595,000	04/04/2022	Detached
7 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH	£625,000	09/02/2022	Detached
6 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH	£460,000	15/12/2021	Detached
56 GREENACRES, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NG	£298,000	04/11/2021	Detached
6 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP	£400,000	27/09/2021	Detached
30 WEST WICK, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3FH	£580,000	23/09/2021	Detached
15 JOANNA CLOSE, DOWNTON, SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE, SP5 3NP	£430,000	28/05/2021	Detached

Street average: £340,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £475,346 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 23.4%

10y growth 21.6%

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

1y (index) 1%

5y (index) 14.4%

10y (index) 33.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £953/mo

Realistic £1,059/mo

Optimistic £1,165/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wiltshire.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Salisbury: £778/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Downton, The Bull	0.2 miles
Shop	Asda Express	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.4 miles
Hospital	New Hall Hospital	3.0 miles
Hospital	Salisbury District Hospital	4.0 miles
Train station	Salisbury	5.9 miles
Train station	Dean	6.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Anti-social behaviour	5
Violence and sexual offences	3
Vehicle crime	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Other theft	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	13

Within 1 mile during Mar 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 Trafalgar School at Downton	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 17 Sep 2023
Downton CofE VA Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 4 Feb 2020
Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 14 Mar 2013
Hale Primary School	Primary	2.0 miles	Good — 7 Mar 2024
Breamore Church of England Primary School	Primary	2.2 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.3%

Max investor price (0.8%) £132,375

Target investor price (1%) £105,900

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).