SO32 demonstrates a strong trajectory score of 58.9/100, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally, despite modest capital appreciation of 0.4% annually over five years. Rental growth has substantially outpaced price growth, with a 5-year compound annual rate of 5.5%, suggesting rental-led returns have driven investor interest. Population expansion of 1.7% over the same period indicates gradual demographic support. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, implying limited visible transformation indicators at present. For investors, this profile presents a contrast between constrained property price growth and stronger rental dynamics, alongside nascent population pressures that may influence longer-term market fundamentals.
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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 0.8 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by demand.
29 planning applications submitted in SO32 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 1 change of use.
- Two storey side/rear extension to existing dwelling including front & rear dormers.Feb 2026 · pending
- Class MA Change of use of building to provide 3 self contained residential unitsJun 2026 · pending
- Siting & Dimensions The proposed development comprises the erection of a single-storey detached leisure outbuilding to be used as a home gym, sauna, and steam room. The building is to be located en...Jun 2026 · pending
Southampton (SO32) common questions
Is Southampton up and coming?
Southampton (SO32) has a trajectory score of 60/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 8% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 2.9 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 35/100 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 (SO32) 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 (SO32) is £1,466 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Fareham (PO17), Fareham (PO15), Eastleigh (SO50), Southampton (SO18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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