Abbotsford - SO40 2LU
Key Postcode Insights
SO40 2LU is a residential postcode situated on Abbotsford, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 151st largest and 821st most expensive of the 974 postcodes in the SO40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 6 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £494,948
- 10 Year change
- up 24.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,898pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £423/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
SO40 2LU is a residential postcode situated on Abbotsford, Bartley, Southampton, SO40 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 151st largest and 821st most expensive of the 974 postcodes in the SO40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 6 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £494,948
- 10 Year change
- up 24.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,898pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £423/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in SO40 2LU
- 2 Abbotsford
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Abbotsford
House
- 6 Abbotsford
4 Bed House
- 8 Abbotsford
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 10 Abbotsford
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in SO40 2LU sold for £430,000 on 26th September 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £494,948.
The SO40 2LU Sales Market has increased by 24.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -3.9% | £494,948 |
| June 2025 | 1% | £515,282 |
| June 2024 | -2.1% | £510,209 |
| June 2023 | -0.1% | £521,187 |
| June 2022 | 11.4% | £521,787 |
| June 2021 | 9.1% | £468,490 |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £429,494 |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £424,534 |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £423,165 |
| June 2017 | 4.8% | £415,823 |
| June 2016 | 8.1% | £396,739 |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £367,169 |
| June 2014 | 6.4% | £340,827 |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £320,358 |
| June 2012 | -0.2% | £318,463 |
| June 2011 | 2.4% | £318,966 |
| June 2010 | 11.8% | £311,541 |
| June 2009 | -8.7% | £278,615 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £305,043 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £310,743 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,898.
The SO40 2LU Rental Market has increased by 54.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £1,898pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.4% | £1,844pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.9% | £1,749pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £1,652pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.4% | £1,520pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £1,377pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.2% | £1,293pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £1,266pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £1,244pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.5% | £1,233pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.2% | £1,226pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.5% | £1,188pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.4% | £1,148pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.9% | £1,110pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £1,089pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.5% | £1,078pcm |
| June 2010 | 9.3% | £1,041pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.9% | £953pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £972pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £949pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 26th September 2025 for £430,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.8%.
SO40 2LU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£430,000 | 3 Bed House14, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU14, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU
- Sold Mar 2024£425,000 | 3 Bed House14, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU14, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU
- Sold Feb 2021£549,500 | 4 Bed House8, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU8, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU
Nearby Postcodes
SO40 2LU is the 151st largest and the 821st most expensive postcode out of the 974 postcodes in the SO40 area.
- SO40 2PN, Abbotsford, Bartley, Southampton, SO40SO40 2PN7 Addresses|13 m away
- SO40 2LL, Chinham Road, Bartley, Southampton, SO40SO40 2LL15 Addresses|54 m away
- SO40 2LS, New Inn Lane, Bartley, Southampton, SO40SO40 2LS11 Addresses|71 m away
- SO40 2LQ, Oakfield Road, Bartley, Southampton, SO40SO40 2LQ14 Addresses|123 m away
- SO40 2LR, New Inn Road, Bartley, Southampton, SO40SO40 2LR30 Addresses|124 m away
Property Types
- 5 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (5)
- house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2021£549,500 | 4 Bed House8, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU8, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU
- Sold Apr 2023£430,000 | 3 Bed House11, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2PN11, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2PN
- Sold Sep 2025£430,000 | 3 Bed House14, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU14, Abbotsford, Southampton, SO40 2LU
Schools Nearby
- Bartley Church of England Junior School500 m away
- Copythorne CofE Infant School1.9 km away
- Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School2.5 km away
- Hounsdown School5.2 km away
- Testwood School5.2 km away
- Redbridge Community School6.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to SO40 2LU is Ashurst New Forest station, which is 3.8 kilometres away.
- Ashurst New Forest|3.8 km away
- Totton|5.8 km away
- Redbridge|6.6 km away
- Beaulieu Road|7.9 km away
