SO45 Southampton recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 0.3% in property prices, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 47.3/100. Rental growth significantly outpaced capital appreciation, delivering 5.3% annual returns over the same period. The district experienced marginal population decline of 0.1% over five years, indicating stable but not expanding demographics. Currently classified at the latent stage of gentrification, SO45 presents a rental-focused profile rather than a capital growth dynamic. These metrics suggest the area functions primarily as an income-generating investment vehicle with limited near-term price appreciation potential.
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- 1Property prices up 0.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.3% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Southampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
71 planning applications submitted in SO45 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 1 change of use, 4 demolition.
- Two-storey detached dwelling with integral double garage and annexeJan 2026 · Decided
- Demolition of two redundant storage buildings on the old polimeri site (Demolition Prior Notific...Jun 2026 · Registered
- Demolition of PS2 facilities and redundant PS1 furnaces in block 05 (Demolition Prior Notification)Mar 2026 · Decided
Southampton (SO45) common questions
Is Southampton up and coming?
Southampton (SO45) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 69% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 6.9 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 59/100 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 (SO45) is £280k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southampton?
The median monthly rent in Southampton (SO45) is £1,223 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Andover (SP10), Stockbridge (SO20), Winchester (SO21), Winchester (SO22), Winchester (SO23). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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