SO31 encompasses Southampton's waterfront areas and represents a market characterised by modest capital appreciation alongside stronger rental dynamics. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 0.4% compound annual rate, while rental income has expanded at 5.5% annually, suggesting investor interest concentrated in yield rather than capital gains. Population growth of 1.7% over the same period indicates steady demographic demand. The district scores 57.3 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally, and remains in a latent gentrification stage. This profile indicates a rental-focused market with limited historical price momentum, positioning it differently from capital appreciation-led districts.
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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 0.6 points this month to 58/100, driven mainly by safety.
Southampton (SO31) common questions
Is Southampton up and coming?
Southampton (SO31) has a trajectory score of 58/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 13% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.0 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 75/100 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 (SO31) 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 (SO31) is £1,466 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Thatcham (RG18), Whitchurch (RG28), Newbury (RG20), Thatcham (RG19). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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