May Close, Holbury, Southampton
House prices, sold prices and local information for SO45 2GG.
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At a glance
13 property sales on May Close, Holbury, Southampton have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £215,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £236,646. Average sale prices rose from £187,975 in 2016 to £215,000 in 2026 (+14%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 45% below the Southampton average of £394,450 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on May Close range from £160,000 to £290,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 526 streets in Southampton with at least two sales in the last year, May Close ranks 492nd for average price, making it one of the more affordable streets in the town.
House prices on May Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SO45 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 13 | £236,646 | 10 Sep 2026 |
Sold prices on May Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, May Close SO45 2GG | 10 Sep 2026 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, May Close SO45 2GG | 8 Jun 2026 | £160,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, May Close SO45 2GG | 6 Mar 2025 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, May Close SO45 2GG | 18 Jul 2024 | £225,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, May Close SO45 2GG | 12 Mar 2024 | £213,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, May Close SO45 2GG | 17 Nov 2023 | £255,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, May Close SO45 2GG | 6 Jun 2023 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, May Close SO45 2GG | 24 Jun 2022 | £290,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, May Close SO45 2GG | 11 Apr 2022 | £278,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, May Close SO45 2GG | 25 Mar 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 17, May Close SO45 2GG | 17 Feb 2020 | £269,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, May Close SO45 2GG | 22 Feb 2019 | £229,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, May Close SO45 2GG | 26 Aug 2016 | £191,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 18, May Close SO45 2GG | 8 Aug 2016 | £184,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18, May Close | £184,950 (Aug 2016) → £213,000 (Mar 2024) | +15% over 8 yrs |
| 3, May Close | £229,000 (Feb 2019) → £260,000 (Jun 2023) | +14% over 4 yrs |
| 26, May Close | £260,000 (Mar 2021) → £290,000 (Jun 2022) | +12% over 1 yr |
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Schools near May Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadland Primary School 379 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Blackfield Primary and Nursery School 434 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lift New Forest 504 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Manor Church of England Infant School 49 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| New Forest School 110 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–18 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Wildground Junior School 197 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Wildground Infant School 185 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 2.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Netley station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Hamble station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
- Sholing station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Kennels (S-bound, Long Copse) 2 min walk
- The Kennels (N-bound, Long Copse) 2 min walk
- The Kennels (SE-bound, Long Lane) 3 min walk
- Bethany Gospel Hall (W-bound, Rollestone Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Forestside Medical Practice
Beaulieu Road, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton · 2.4 mi - Red And Green Practice
Waterside Health Centre, Beaulieu Road, Southampton · 2.5 mi - Waterfront And Solent Surgery
Jones Lane, Hythe, Southampton · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Holbury Long Lane · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Holbury · 0.6 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Blackfield Hampton Lane Local · 0.6 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Blackfield Express · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Wellbeing Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Jays Pharmacy · 2.4 mi
Dentists
- Oakdene Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- Merrystead Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- Trafalgar Clinic · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 560 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 30.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,314 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 92% |
Share of homes across New Forest with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on May Close
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Who lives around May Close
Ethnic group
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99.3% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.3% | 51.6% |
| No religion | 43.8% | 40.7% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 93.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 1.7% | 6.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 19.7% | 31.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.8% | 17.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.4% | 14.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.9% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.7% | 7% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 46.1% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 35.5% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | New Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.8% | 34.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 34.6% | 38.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 18.1% | 15.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9.5% | 11.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of New Forest.
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