SO15 in Southampton has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.9% for prices and 6.1% for rental growth, positioning it at the 83rd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 56.6. The district is in an early gentrification stage, suggesting ongoing structural changes in its property mix and demographics. Population growth over the same period was modest at 0.8%, indicating that rental expansion has outpaced resident increases—a dynamic typically reflecting either improved per-unit yields or shifting household composition. These metrics suggest the area has experienced residential demand strength relative to price appreciation, though absolute growth rates remain moderate compared to higher-performing districts nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Southampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
Southampton (SO15) common questions
Is Southampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Southampton (SO15) as Early. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 19% of districts nationally. The score is up 7.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Southampton safe?
Southampton has a safety score of 72/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Southampton?
The average property price in Southampton (SO15) is £280k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southampton?
The median monthly rent in Southampton (SO15) is £1,228 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Woodstock (OX20), Chipping Norton (OX7), Kidlington (OX5), Witney (OX29), Bicester (OX25). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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