SO50 comprises Eastleigh and surrounding areas in Hampshire, showing divergent trends between capital appreciation and rental returns. Five-year price growth averaged 0.4% annually, indicating limited capital gains, whilst rental growth reached 5.5% per annum over the same period. Population expanded by 1.7% over five years, supporting demand for rental accommodation. The district scores 64.6/100 on growth trajectory, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally, suggesting stronger performance relative to other postcode areas. Currently classified as pre-cursor gentrification stage, SO50 presents a rental-focused investment profile with modest price volatility and improving rental dynamics relative to capital growth patterns.
Domain breakdown
Subscribe to unlock domain scores
See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices down 0.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.7% per year
Nearby districts
What's changing in Eastleigh · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.3 points this month to 63/100, driven mainly by safety.
3 planning applications submitted in SO50 over the last six months.
- Original application: 22/01542/FUL Conditions: 3 (680 Hard & Soft Landscaping Planting Plan ), 7(BREEAM Pre Assessment) & 8 (Drainage Design)Apr 2026 · pending
- Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) of application 25/00599/HOUFeb 2026 · Decided
- Removal of condition 4 (permitted developments rights) on planning application 00/00994/FULJan 2026 · pending
Eastleigh (SO50) common questions
Is Eastleigh up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Eastleigh (SO50) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 63/100 (Strong), in the top 3% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.8 points over the last 12 months.
Is Eastleigh safe?
Eastleigh has a safety score of 62/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Eastleigh?
The average property price in Eastleigh (SO50) 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 Eastleigh?
The median monthly rent in Eastleigh (SO50) is £1,466 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Eastleigh?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Eastleigh (SO53), Southampton (SO18), Southampton (SO17). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
Generate a property report
Get a 10-page report for a specific address in Eastleigh.
Monitor Eastleigh
Get alerts when the trajectory score changes, new planning applications are submitted, or the gentrification stage shifts.
Related reading
Disclaimer: Praesago provides data analytics and market intelligence. Nothing on this platform constitutes financial advice, investment advice, or a personal recommendation. Property values can fall as well as rise. Past performance does not predict future results. Seek independent financial and legal advice before making property investment decisions.