Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Southampton has seen robust transaction activity with over 35,000 sales across five years, indicating a consistently active market. The mean price sits at £367,164, though the median of £290,000 suggests many properties cluster below this figure, reflecting a diverse price range from £190,000 to £630,000.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command significantly higher prices at around £508,000, roughly 2.8 times the cost of flats at £180,000. Semi-detached and terraced properties occupy the middle ground at £328,000 and £274,000 respectively, offering more affordable stepping stones between flat and detached ownership.
Price Trends Over Time — The five-year trend shows a modest decline of 2.7%, with prices peaking in 2022 at £386,604 before gradually settling. Recent prices in the last 12 months have continued to ease, averaging £344,142 compared to the five-year mean.
What Stands Out — Flats dominate transaction volumes alongside detached homes, suggesting the market serves both first-time and family buyers. The fairly consistent yearly activity levels indicate Southampton maintains steady demand despite the gradual price softening across the period.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Portswood Road | 550 | £368,436 |
| Winchester Road | 236 | £416,359 |
| High Street | 186 | £477,029 |
| Botley Road | 185 | £502,675 |
| Shirley Road | 158 | £215,535 |
| Meridian Way | 149 | £219,742 |
| Romsey Road | 145 | £261,113 |
| Bursledon Road | 126 | £434,299 |
| Hill Lane | 126 | £257,504 |
| Station Road | 115 | £413,106 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 10 Fern Road | SO19 9RD | £275,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 102 Oakley Road | SO16 4NZ | £271,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 1 Marvin Way | SO30 2EG | £410,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 7 Cobden Rise | SO18 1DL | £210,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 9 Lydgate Green | SO19 6LP | £245,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 8 Thorness Close | SO16 9JE | £190,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 9 Highlands Close | SO52 9GQ | £617,500 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | MEON COTTAGE Church Road | SO32 2PU | £630,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 63 Mescott Meadows | SO30 2JT | £202,500 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | FLAT 2, HAWESWATER COURT Haweswater Close | SO16 9RZ | £215,000 | Flat |
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Prices in Southampton have decreased by 3% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £367,164 and the median is £290,000.
The mean average property price in Southampton is £367,164 based on 35,885 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £290,000.
The most expensive property type in Southampton is detached homes, averaging £508,491. The most affordable is flats, averaging £179,978. There have been 35,885 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 35,885 property sales recorded in Southampton over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is Portswood Road with 550 sales.
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