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2 bed flat for sale Upper Shirley Avenue, Upper Shirley, SO15

Asking Price

£160,000

Added on 09/10/2026

Type: Flat
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Tenure: Leasehold

Council tax Band A £1,588 a year

Key features

Ideal first home
Open plan lounge kitchen and dining area
Two bedrooms
Close proximity to The General Hospital & University
Desirable Upper Shirley setting
Walking distance to Shirley High Street

About this property

Charters are delighted to present to the market this well-appointed two-bedroom first floor apartment, perfectly located in the highly sought-after district of Upper Shirley. An excellent choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, or buy-to-let investors looking to enhance their portfolio, this home offers both comfort and convenience. The property enjoys superb access to Southampton city centre, Shirley’s vibrant high street, the General Hospital, and the University, while also being just moments away from the 300 acres of green open space at Southampton Common.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band A £1,588 a year

Per year

Band A

This home: £1,588
Band B

£1,852
Band C

£2,117
Band D

£2,381
Band E

£2,911
Band F

£3,440
Band G

£3,969
Band H

£4,763

This home is in band A, which costs £1,588 a year in Southampton for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Southampton, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

100 comparables · within 1 mile

Cheaper than 74% of the 2-bed flats for sale nearby right now.

This home, £160,000 Median £183,750 · £150,000 – £230,000

Compared with 100 2-bed flats for sale within 1 mile, on the market now or already under offer. The range is the middle 80% of their asking prices.

Location

Upper Shirley Avenue, Upper Shirley, SO15

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £160,000

£80k £240k

Deposit10% £16,000

£0 £160k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £144,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £32,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
126, Upper Shirley Avenue Semi-detached	Semi-detached	Sept 2025	2,723 sq ft £207/sq ft	2,723 sq ft	£207	£565,000
104, Upper Shirley Avenue Detached	Detached	Jul 2023	1,421 sq ft £306/sq ft	1,421 sq ft	£306	£435,000
102, Upper Shirley Avenue Detached	Detached	Jul 2022	1,345 sq ft £377/sq ft	1,345 sq ft	£377	£507,000
88a, Upper Shirley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	May 2022	398 sq ft £387/sq ft	398 sq ft	£387	£154,000
90, Upper Shirley Avenue Detached	Detached	Jan 2022	1,528 sq ft £321/sq ft	1,528 sq ft	£321	£490,000
88b, Upper Shirley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Sept 2021	549 sq ft £230/sq ft	549 sq ft	£230	£126,000
88c, Upper Shirley Avenue Flat / maisonette	Flat / maisonette	Jan 2021	775 sq ft £190/sq ft	775 sq ft	£190	£147,000
96, Upper Shirley Avenue Detached	Detached	Nov 2020	1,550 sq ft £284/sq ft	1,550 sq ft	£284	£440,000