# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (SO40 9BT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 50 LACKFORD AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, TOTTON, HAMPSHIRE SO40 9BT | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 91 m² | | Last sold | £420,000 Mar 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 28/10/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £587/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,900 ### Recommendations - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - G (£350 - £450) - 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/2110-7950-0040-7097-1625) ## Description Hamwic Independent Estate Agents are delighted to introduce this charming 3-bedroom detached house in the sought-after Rushington area of Totton. This family home boasts a spacious open plan lounge - dining room, a convenient ground floor WC, a lovely conservatory, and even comes with a detached garage and a beautifully landscaped rear garden. As you approach the property, you are greeted by a block-paved driveway with ample off-road parking leading to the detached garage at the rear. The lawn is neatly manicured with delightful flowers and plants lining the borders. Through the front porch and into the entrance hall, you'll find stairs to the first floor, a handy storage cupboard, and access to the main living areas. The lounge - dining room is bright and airy with a bay window to the front and another to the rear, a feature fireplace with a wood burner, and two radiators ensuring a cosy atmosphere throughout. The kitchen boasts ample work surfaces, plenty of storage, and space for all your essential appliances. Venture into the conservatory with its relaxing brick base, double-glazed windows, and access to the rear garden, providing the perfect space for unwinding or entertaining guests. Upstairs, you'll find three well-proportioned bedrooms, all with double-glazed windows and radiators. The family bathroom is fully tiled and features an enclosed bath with a shower. Outside, the generously sized rear garden offers a peaceful oasis with a lawn area, a patio, and a variety of flowers and shrubs, all enclosed by timber fencing. This property is conveniently located within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and parks. Totton also offers excellent transportation links to Southampton and beyond, making it an ideal location for families and commuters alike. Do not miss the opportunity to view this delightful home. Book your viewing today! COUNCIL TAX BAND: D - NFDC CONSTRUCTION: Brick MAINS: Water, Gas, Drainage & Electric HEATING: Gas Central Heating BROADBAND: Ultra - Fast available TENURE: Freehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864333) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864334) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864335) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864336) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864337) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864339) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864341) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864342) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864344) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864346) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864347) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864348) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864349) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864350) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/154100756/864351) ## Floorplans - ![GROUND FLOOR](/listings/photos/154100756/864352) - GROUND FLOOR - ![1ST FLOOR](/listings/photos/154100756/864353) - 1ST FLOOR ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10033646 - **Address:** 50 Lackford Avenue, Totton, SO40 9BT - **Certificate Issued:** 20/01/2014 - **Work Completed:** 26/11/2013 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 50 LACKFORD AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9BT | £420,000 | 28/03/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 LACKFORD AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9BS | £340,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 106 LACKFORD AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9DH | £327,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached | | 96 LACKFORD AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9DH | £505,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached | | 102 LACKFORD AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9DH | £412,500 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 94 LACKFORD AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9DH | £355,000 | 10/02/2022 | Detached | | 126A RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 8DZ | £467,000 | 05/11/2021 | Detached | | 30 RUSHINGTON LANE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9AF | £395,000 | 26/10/2021 | Detached | | 28 RUSHINGTON LANE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9AF | £480,000 | 23/09/2021 | Detached | | 12 RUSHINGTON AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9DB | £580,000 | 16/09/2021 | Detached | | 20 RUSHINGTON AVENUE, TOTTON, SOUTHAMPTON, NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO40 9DB | £450,000 | 31/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £431,150 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £531,265 (49 Detached, SO40, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -20% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Winsor Road, SO40 | £1,500/mo | 3 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pentridge Way, SO40 | £1,650/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Detached House, Priestley Close, SO40 | £1,750/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Stannington Crescent, SO40 | £1,480/mo | 3 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,595/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £196,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £157,500 *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 £1,575/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-281/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7% *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:** £4,670/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11% - **10y growth:** 60.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for New Forest; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.6% - **5y growth (index):** 5.8% - **10y growth (index):** 21.2% ## 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)