149 ST JAMES ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON SO15 5QF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£204,000 Nov 2019
Local average
£286,224 (-26.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,442 of 33,755)
Street crime
501 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- *Close To Shirley High Street & General Hospital*
- Terraced House
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Two Receptions
- Fitted Kitchen With White Goods Included
- Family Bathroom With 4 Piece Suite & Downstairs WC
- Loft Room
- Double Glazed
- Central Heating
- Landscaped Rear Garden
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
Purplebricks Southampton are pleased to offer for sale this well presented, 2 double bedroomed mid-terrace property. The property is situated within close proximity to Shirley High Street where there are a range of amenities available as well as excellent bus links, Southampton General Hospital is also less than 1 mile from the property. St James Park which has many amenities including a Café, Outdoor Gym and Tennis Courts is also within a stones throw from this attractive property.
The property has been well maintained and would be an excellent purchase for first time buyers / property investors. There is the option to purchase the property with tenants in situ paying a rental income of £925pcm.
The ground floor briefly comprises, entrance hall, living room with bay window, dining room, modern fitted kitchen with white goods included and downstairs W.C.. On the first floor there are 2 double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with 4 piece suite. The loft space has been converted and has a staircase rising from the first floor landing as well as a sky light. Externally there is a landscaped rear garden with brick built shed, parking is available on the road to the front of the property. Other benefits include: gas central heating, double glazing and original features.
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Entrance Hall
Laminate flooring. Wall mounted radiators. Original features. Thermostat on wall. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Doors to living and dining rooms.
Living Room
14'6" (max) into bay, narrowing to 11'7" x 10'3"
Fitted carpet. Double glazed bay window to front aspect. Wall mounted radiator. Storage shelving in alcove. Feature fireplace with electric fire.
Dining Room
11'1" x 10'6"
Laminate flooring. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Wall mounted radiator.
Kitchen
14'4" x 9'4"
Laminate flooring. Part tiled walls. Fitted worktops with 1 & 1/2 stainless steel sink and drainer inset under 2 x double glazed windows to side aspect. Integrated Belling electric hob with extractor hood above and double oven below. Wall and base storage units. Wall mounted Ideal boiler. White goods to be included with the sale: Beko Fridge / Freezer, Bosch slimline dish washer and Hoover washing machine. Utility area with tiled flooring with Indesit tumble dryer. UPVC double glazed door leading to rear garden. Door to:
W.C.
4'4" x 3'6"
Tiled flooring. Double glazed obscured window to side aspect. Chrome heated towel rail. 2 piece suite comprising: low flush toilet and pedestal wash hand basin.
Under Stair Cupboard
Fitted carpet. Electric meter. Fuse box.
First Floor Landing
Fitted carpet. Staircase rising to loft room. Doors to both bedrooms and family bathroom.
Bedroom One
13'6" x 10'8"
Fitted carpet. Wall mounted radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect. Door to airing cupboard.
Bedroom Two
14'3" x 9'6"
Laminate flooring. Wall mounted radiator. Dual aspect double glazed windows.
Family Bathroom
9'10" x 8'2"
Tile effect vinyl flooring. Part tiled walls. Double glazed obscured window to rear aspect. Heated towel rail. 4 piece suite comprising: bath, low flush toilet, pedestal wash hand basin and separate shower cubicle.
Loft Room
13'6" x 10'8"
Fitted carpet. LED spotlights. Sky light. Eaves storage.
Rear Garden
Landscaped rear garden. Paved and enclosed by fencing. Storage shed. Gated rear access.
Listed by
covering Southampton
Purplebricks
Reference: 81650459
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #15677570 Recent
Property Details
Street: 149 St. James Road
Town: SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode: SO15 5QF
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 19/03/2023
Work Completed: 09/02/2023
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
13% since 2015
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 28/11/2019 (6 years ago) | £204,000 | +13.3% |
| Sold | 15/05/2015 (11 years ago) | £180,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HYDE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QA | £215,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 130 HOWARDS GROVE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5PT | £220,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 WORDSWORTH ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LX | £287,500 | 03/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 147 ST JAMES ROAD, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QF | £260,000 | 26/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 12 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £235,000 | 10/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 72 VAUDREY CLOSE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5PZ | £225,000 | 14/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £170,000 | 12/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 SALEM STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QD | £235,440 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 117 CHURCH STREET, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5LW | £350,000 | 26/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 22 HYDE CLOSE, SHIRLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 5QA | £190,000 | 04/08/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £238,794 (10 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Southampton. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Southampton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Southampton.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cherwell Valley: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Shirley Avenue | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | St James Park | 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 | 174 |
| Shoplifting | 66 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 |
| Public order | 43 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 |
| Other theft | 35 |
| Burglary | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Other crime | 11 |
| Robbery | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Total incidents | 501 |
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 |
| Southampton Hospital School | Other | 0.5 miles | Good — 4 Jan 2012 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Flat, Waterhouse Way, SO15 | £2,770/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,770/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).