SouthamptonSO17
Southampton · South East
# SO17, Southampton SO17 encompasses Southampton's central and waterfront areas, recording a trajectory score of 57.0/100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 2.9% CAGR whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 6.1% CAGR, suggesting stronger investor yield dynamics than capital appreciation. Population growth remains modest at 0.8% over the same period. The district is classified at the pre-cursor stage of gentrification, indicating early-stage regeneration characteristics before more substantial transformation. These metrics indicate a market showing rental-led performance rather than significant price acceleration, relevant for investors considering income-focused strategies.
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- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Southampton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.7 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
Southampton (SO17) common questions
Is Southampton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Southampton (SO17) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 18% of districts nationally. The score is up 0.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Southampton safe?
Southampton has a safety score of 46/100 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 (SO17) is £280k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Southampton?
The median monthly rent in Southampton (SO17) is £1,228 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Southampton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Southampton (SO14), Southampton (SO18), Southampton (SO16). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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