SO30 Southampton has demonstrated moderate rental expansion, with annual growth averaging 5.5% over the past five years, outpacing capital appreciation significantly. Property prices have risen at 0.4% compound annual growth over the same period, reflecting limited capital gains despite steady rental returns. The district's population increased by 1.7% over five years, suggesting modest demographic expansion. With a trajectory score of 57.1 out of 100, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally, SO30 occupies the latent stage of gentrification. This combination indicates a rental-focused rather than capital appreciation-driven market, where yield-oriented investors may find more immediate value than those seeking rapid price growth.
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- 1Property prices down 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
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What's changing in Southampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.1 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
1 planning application submitted in SO30 over the last six months.
- Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new rear extension.Jan 2026 · Unknown
Southampton (SO30) common questions
Is Southampton up and coming?
Southampton (SO30) has a trajectory score of 58/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 12% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.4 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Southampton safe?
Southampton has a safety score of 37/100 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 (SO30) is £457k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have fallen at 0.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southampton?
The median monthly rent in Southampton (SO30) is £1,466 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Abingdon (OX14), Abingdon (OX13), Oxford (OX4), Oxford (OX2), Didcot (OX11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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