SO52 comprises the southwestern suburbs of Southampton, tracking at the 74th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 54.4/100. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 2.0% compound annual rate, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.0% annually, creating a notable divergence between capital appreciation and income generation. Population growth of 1.2% over the same period reflects modest residential expansion. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited material transformation to date. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market where income sustainability outpaces capital gains, relevant for investors prioritising yield over appreciation in a relatively stable suburban context.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Southampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.2 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
26 planning applications submitted in SO52 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme.
- Construction of dwelling with cycle/shed store, and construction of vehicular accessFeb 2026 · pending
- T1 - T6 - Oak trees (TPO.TVBC.0138 and TPO.TVBC.210) - Remove the lowest branch(es) where required and tip reduce all lateral, secondary and tertiary branches overhanging the allotments by approx 2-3 metres (2 metres for T3 and T4) to reduce canopy spread and shading.Jul 2026 · pending
- Group 1 - Field maple, Lawson cypress, Common aspen, Holm oak, Goat willow, Mixed species - Crown Lift to 2.5m T3 - Silver maple - Crown lift over car park footpath to 2.5m, T9 - Himalayan birch - Prune to clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m, T13 - Cherry species - Dismantle to ground level, T19 - Common lime - Crown lift over car park/footpath to 2.5mJul 2026 · pending
Southampton (SO52) common questions
Is Southampton up and coming?
Southampton (SO52) has a trajectory score of 54/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 27% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.7 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 76/100 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 (SO52) is £356k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southampton?
The median monthly rent in Southampton (SO52) is £1,208 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Newbury (RG20), Whitchurch (RG28), Southampton (SO31). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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