Sold STC Semi-detached

Upper Shirley

Southampton, SO15 5QG

3 beds 1 baths Listed 15 Feb 2019 (-2680d)

£330,000

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# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (SO15 5QG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Upper Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5QG |
| Price | £330,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £330,000 |

## Description

**ENTRANCE HALL**

Smooth ceiling. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Laminate flooring. Underfloor heating.

**CLOAKROOM**

Double glazed obscure glass window to front aspect. Smooth ceiling. Vanity wash basin with waterfall mixer tap and cupboard under and concealed cistern w.c. Part tiled walls. Laminate flooring. Underfloor heating.

**SITTING ROOM** 16' (4.88m) x 9' 2" (2.79m):

Double glazed box bay window to front aspect. Smooth ceiling. Laminate flooring with underfloor heating.

**KITCHEN/DINING ROOM** 15' 10" (4.83m) x 11' 7" (3.53m):

Double glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Single drainer sink unit with swan neck mixer tap and cupboard under. A range of matching eye level and base mounted high gloss white finish units with cushion close action. Integrated slimline dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer. Built-in oven, fitted four ring gas hob and extractor over. Under stairs storage cupboard. Underfloor heating.

**FIRST FLOOR LANDING**

Smooth ceiling. Loft hatch. Doors to all rooms.

**BEDROOM ONE** 15' 11" (4.85m) x 10' 10" (3.30m):

Double glazed box bay window to front aspect. Double glazed window to front aspect. Smooth ceiling. Two radiators.

**BEDROOM TWO** 10' 11" (3.33m) x 6' 7" (2.01m):

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Radiator.

**BEDROOM THREE** 9' (2.74m) x 8' 2" (2.49m):

Double glazed window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Radiator.

**BATHROOM**

Double glazed obscure glass window to side aspect. Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting. Bath with central waterfall mixer tap, shower attachment and rainfall shower over, concealed cistern w.c. and wash basin with waterfall mixer tap. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring.

**OUTSIDE**

The front garden has off road parking for one vehicle. Gated pedestrian access to the rear garden with path to main entrance door.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved patio seating area. Brick built shed and pedestrian access to the front of the property.

**COUNCIL TAX**

BAND:      C

CHARGE: £1,541.46

YEAR:      2018/2019

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor plan](/listings/photos/70072894/681405) - Floor plan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/70072894/681406) - EPC

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 BRANKSOME AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NY | £515,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BOURNE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NU | £356,000 | 06/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 38 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £290,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 BOURNE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NT | £460,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 98 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5HF | £485,000 | 16/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 COLEBROOK AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NR | £390,000 | 03/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 10 BOURNE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NU | £430,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 136 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QG | £415,000 | 12/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BRANKSOME AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NX | £500,500 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 TWYFORD AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NP | £425,000 | 15/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 COLEBROOK AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NS | £410,000 | 26/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 136 HOWARDS GROVE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5PT | £225,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 84 CHURCH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LU | £234,950 | 07/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 38 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £230,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 120 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QG | £370,000 | 24/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Area average:** £382,430 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £412,480 (31 Semi-detached, SO15, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -20%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,123/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,248/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,373/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,182/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £124,800

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 35.5%
- **10y growth:** 50.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Southampton; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.5%
- **5y growth (index):** 16.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.2%

## 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

Last sold

£330,000

Local average

£412,480 (-20%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,442 of 33,755)

Street crime

493 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

A Modern Semi Detached House
Benefiting from the Remainder of a Ten Year Builder Guarantee
Offered For Sale in First Class Decorative Order Throughout
Cloakroom & Family Bathroom
Bay Fronted Sitting Room
Well Proportioned Kitchen/Dining Room with Integrated Appliances
Three Bedrooms
Off Road Parking to the Front & Private Rear Garden
Double Glazing & Gas Central Heating
High Energy Efficiency & Low Monthly Bills

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

A modern semi detached family home benefiting from the remainder of a ten year builder guarantee and offered for sale in first class decorative order throughout. The well planned accommodation comprises: entrance hall, cloakroom, bay fronted sitting room, well proportioned kitchen/dining room with integrated appliances, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally there is off road parking to the front and a private rear garden. The property also benefits from double glazing, gas central heating and a particular feature worth noting being a modern property it benefits from high energy efficiency and low monthly bills.

ENTRANCE HALL
Smooth ceiling. Stairs to first floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Laminate flooring. Underfloor heating.

CLOAKROOM
Double glazed obscure glass window to front aspect. Smooth ceiling. Vanity wash basin with waterfall mixer tap and cupboard under and concealed cistern w.c. Part tiled walls. Laminate flooring. Underfloor heating.

SITTING ROOM 16' (4.88m) x 9' 2" (2.79m):
Double glazed box bay window to front aspect. Smooth ceiling. Laminate flooring with underfloor heating.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 15' 10" (4.83m) x 11' 7" (3.53m):
Double glazed French doors opening onto the rear garden. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Single drainer sink unit with swan neck mixer tap and cupboard under. A range of matching eye level and base mounted high gloss white finish units with cushion close action. Integrated slimline dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer. Built-in oven, fitted four ring gas hob and extractor over. Under stairs storage cupboard. Underfloor heating.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Smooth ceiling. Loft hatch. Doors to all rooms.

BEDROOM ONE 15' 11" (4.85m) x 10' 10" (3.30m):
Double glazed box bay window to front aspect. Double glazed window to front aspect. Smooth ceiling. Two radiators.

BEDROOM TWO 10' 11" (3.33m) x 6' 7" (2.01m):
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 9' (2.74m) x 8' 2" (2.49m):
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Double glazed obscure glass window to side aspect. Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting. Bath with central waterfall mixer tap, shower attachment and rainfall shower over, concealed cistern w.c. and wash basin with waterfall mixer tap. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring.

OUTSIDE
The front garden has off road parking for one vehicle. Gated pedestrian access to the rear garden with path to main entrance door.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with paved patio seating area. Brick built shed and pedestrian access to the front of the property.

COUNCIL TAX
BAND: C
CHARGE: £1,541.46
YEAR: 2018/2019

Listed by

Southampton

Pearsons

Reference: 70072894

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor plan

EPC Graphs

EPC

Price history

No sales history found for this property in Land Registry Price Paid data.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
2 BRANKSOME AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NY	£515,000	12/12/2025	Semi-detached
26 BOURNE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NU	£356,000	06/03/2025	Semi-detached
38 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD	£290,000	01/12/2023	Semi-detached
9 BOURNE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NT	£460,000	30/11/2023	Semi-detached
98 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5HF	£485,000	16/08/2023	Semi-detached
28 COLEBROOK AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NR	£390,000	03/05/2023	Semi-detached
10 BOURNE AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NU	£430,000	20/05/2022	Semi-detached
136 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QG	£415,000	12/05/2022	Semi-detached
7 BRANKSOME AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NX	£500,500	25/02/2022	Semi-detached
6 TWYFORD AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NP	£425,000	15/12/2021	Semi-detached
9 COLEBROOK AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5NS	£410,000	26/11/2021	Semi-detached
136 HOWARDS GROVE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5PT	£225,000	24/09/2021	Semi-detached
84 CHURCH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LU	£234,950	07/07/2021	Semi-detached
38 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD	£230,000	25/06/2021	Semi-detached
120 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QG	£370,000	24/06/2021	Semi-detached

Area average: £382,430 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 35.5%

10y growth 50.6%

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

1y (index) 1.5%

5y (index) 16.4%

10y (index) 37.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,123/mo

Realistic £1,248/mo

Optimistic £1,373/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Southampton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cherwell Valley: £1,182/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

128 St James Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Shirley Avenue	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Upper Shirley Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	The DJ Shop	0.3 miles
Shop	Jak Booze	0.3 miles
University	South Academic Block	0.6 miles
Train station	Millbrook	1.0 miles
University	Boldrewood Innovation Campus	1.3 miles
Train station	Southampton Central	1.4 miles
Hospital	Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre	1.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	169
Shoplifting	66
Anti-social behaviour	54
Public order	44
Criminal damage and arson	34
Other theft	33
Burglary	19
Vehicle crime	19
Drugs	16
Other crime	11
Robbery	10
Possession of weapons	9
Bicycle theft	5
Theft from the person	4
Total incidents	493

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Shirley Infant School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 8 Jun 2011
Shirley Junior School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 7 Jul 2017
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.2 miles	Requires improvement — 23 May 2023
Upper Shirley High School	Secondary	0.3 miles	Good — 13 Nov 2019
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.38%

Max investor price (0.8%) £156,000

Target investor price (1%) £124,800

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).