SO17Southampton

Shirley & Townhill Park

Shirley & Townhill Park investment guide. Average gross yield 7.9%, tenant's market rental demand.

7.9%avg gross yield

£186kavg sold price (667 sales, 12mo)

Tenant's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

7.9%

+0.1% vs Southampton avg (7.8%)

Average Asking Price

£185,560

high confidence (667 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,343

2-bed · 3-bed £1,510 · 7.6% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£309

City avg £294/sqft · 15 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SO17

1-bed

£904

per month

8.2% yield

2-bed

£1,343

per month

7.6% yield

3-bed

£1,510

per month

6.0% yield

4-bed

£1,899

per month

6.0% yield

Ownership mix

SO17 vs UK average · 13,514 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Landlord-heavy: 51% privately rented (btl) (30pp higher than the UK average of 20%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

18.1%(UK 32.9%)

-14.8pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

17.9%(UK 29.7%)

-11.8pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

50.6%(UK 20.3%)

+30.3pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

13.4%(UK 17.1%)

-3.7pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in SO17

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.9%	£260,726	£1,503
Semi-detached →	5.5%	£335,000	£1,542
Detached →	2.7%	£698,526	£1,600
Flat →	8.6%	£161,347	£1,162

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About Shirley & Townhill Park (SO17, Southampton)

SO17 attracts investors seeking strong gross yields of 7.9%, significantly above many UK regional averages. With average asking prices around £185,560, the area offers accessible entry points for portfolio builders looking to maximise rental income from moderate capital outlay.

The tenant demographic skews towards single professionals and small households, evidenced by robust demand for 1-bed properties (8.2% yield). The area operates as a tenant's market, suggesting good availability of rental stock and competitive supply, which may require active management to maintain occupancy rates.

Single-bedroom investments command the highest yields, but investors should monitor the declining yield curve for larger units (3-4 bed dropping to 6%), indicating softer demand for family homes. Market saturation in the rental sector warrants careful tenant vetting and competitive positioning to sustain returns in this established neighbourhood.

Sold Price Trend - SO17

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-5.8% over 2 years

Flip Activity - SO17

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+122.1%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

9 mo

Flip rate

0.2%

of all sales

Recent case studies

harefield road

Semi

Bought Dec 23

£180k

Sold Nov 24

£370k

11 mo+97.9%*

Gross 105.6%

orchards way

Semi

Bought Jan 24

£300k

Sold Aug 24

£765k

8 mo+146.2%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 155.0%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - SO17

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Southampton. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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