# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SO31 6WH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Hollybrook Gardens, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31, SO31 6WH | | Price | £479,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £430,000 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 20/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £570/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/5635-2127-5400-0479-8222) ## Description This beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, offered by Beal's, is a true gem, perfect for modern family living. As you enter the property, you're welcomed by a convenient WC and direct access to the contemporary kitchen and expansive lounge. The lounge seamlessly connects to a formal dining room and a bright conservatory, ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing. Upstairs, the first floor accommodates two generous double bedrooms, with the master boasting a private ensuite, alongside two comfortable single rooms. A well-appointed three-piece family bathroom serves the other bedrooms. Externally, the property features a rear garden, perfect for outdoor activities and gardening enthusiasts, with the added benefit of rear access to the double garage. Additionally, off-road parking ensures convenience. This home offers a perfect blend of space, comfort, and practicality, an opportunity not to be missed! ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/160692257/230907) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/160692257/230908) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/160692257/230909) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/160692257/230910) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/160692257/230911) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/160692257/230912) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/160692257/230913) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/160692257/230914) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/160692257/230915) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/160692257/230916) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/160692257/230917) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/160692257/230918) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/160692257/230919) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/160692257/230920) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/160692257/230921) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/160692257/230922) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/160692257/230923) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/160692257/230924) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/160692257/230925) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/160692257/230926) - Picture No. 20 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/160692257/230927) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/160692257/230928) - EPC Rating Graph ## 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] 23 HOLLYBROOK GARDENS, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6WH | £430,000 | 25/06/2025 | Detached | | 10 THE GLADES, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6UY | £425,000 | 22/11/2023 | Detached | | 212A LOCKS ROAD, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6LB | £460,000 | 14/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 59 HOLLYBROOK GARDENS, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6WH | £250,000 | 22/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 227 LOCKS ROAD, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6LD | £505,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 DINGLE WAY, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6UR | £670,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached | | 38 THE GLADES, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6UY | £585,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached | | 9 OLEANDER CLOSE, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6WG | £454,200 | 25/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £340,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £516,533 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £591,584 (96 Detached, SO31, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -18.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Fareham). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,088/mo - **Realistic:** £1,209/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,330/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 Detached House, Peters Road, SO31 | £2,000/mo | 4 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *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 £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-115/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1% *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:** £5,581/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.9% - **10y growth:** 37.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Fareham; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 15.8% - **10y growth (index):** 36.6% ## 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)