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Woodrush Crescent, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31

South East

£250,000

Listed on 05/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
House

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached house is situated in the desirable area of Locks Heath, Southampton. The property features a neutrally decorated interior, offering an open-plan living space that combines both the reception room and fitted kitchen, making it ideal for modern living. There is significant potential for improvement, allowing buyers to personalize the space and enhance its value over time. Both bedrooms are generously sized doubles, accompanied by a family bathroom. The property also boasts a good-sized private rear garden with side access, perfect for outdoor dining or play, along with two allocated parking spaces at the front. Locks Heath is known for its excellent amenities, including the nearby Locks Heath Shopping Village which offers supermarkets, cafés, and essential services. Families will appreciate the proximity to several schools in the wider area, making it a convenient choice for those with children. Public transport links are readily accessible, with Swanwick railway station just a short drive away, providing services towards Southampton Central, Portsmouth Harbour, and beyond. Commuters will find journey times to Southampton Central typically around 15–20 minutes and about 35–40 minutes to Portsmouth. Road connections are also strong, with easy access to the A27 and M27 for routes across the South Coast. Offered with no onward chain, this two-bedroom detached house is an appealing option for first-time buyers and buy-to-let investors seeking a well-located home in Locks Heath.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a liveable two-bedroom home with a useful open-plan reception and kitchen, two allocated parking spaces and a private rear garden. The dated kitchen and decorative finishes offer scope for a light, personalising refresh, while clearing and tidying the garden could make better use of the outdoor space. The renovation range is £6,000–£12,000.

The WHOTS score is 49/100, grade E: the project has practical appeal, but the overall opportunity is limited. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The bathroom appears serviceable, and the available exterior views look broadly intact.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older kitchen fittings and decorative details to personalise the open-plan living space.
  • Clear and tidy the private rear garden, including the overgrown planting, weathered decking and uneven-looking paving.
  • Make use of the two allocated parking spaces and side access to the garden.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Woodrush Crescent, Locks Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£944
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-7.4% since listed
£250,000£19,950(-7.4%)
18/09/2026
Current price
£269,950Initial listing
06/09/2026

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