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House prices in Southampton
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
The average property in Southampton is worth £235,757, down 0.7% over the past year, based on the UK House Price Index to May 2026. Detached property typically sells for around £418,164.
That's 13% below the UK average of £271,295.
Southampton house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Southampton
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £418,164 ▲ +0.3%
- Semi-detached £313,438 ▲ +1.3%
- Terraced £251,003 ▲ +0.6%
- Flat £153,082 ▼ -3.6%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 62 BRIARSWOOD, SO16 6GD | £165,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 BEECH AVENUE, SO18 4HR | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 SAPPHIRE CLOSE, SO31 6BT | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 COLVILLE DRIVE, SO32 1LS | £730,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 59 ATHELSTAN ROAD, SO19 4DE | £305,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 OLDBARN CLOSE, SO40 2SY | £280,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 62 LIONHEART WAY, SO31 8HN | £192,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 8 VIKING CLOSE, SO16 8BZ | £273,000 |
| Apr 2026 | ST SWITHUNS COURT GROVE PLACE, SO16 0AL | £270,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 14 BELTON ROAD, SO19 1DS | £320,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Southampton costs 7.0× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Southampton ranks nationally →
Southampton is the 126th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 101,479 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Southampton.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.5%
- Median floor area 69 m²
- Median annual energy cost £725
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in City of Peterborough £235,773
- House prices in Isle of Wight £238,456
- House prices in Leicester £230,107
- House prices in Westmorland and Furness £227,987
- House prices in Torbay £222,289
- House prices in East Riding of Yorkshire £220,913
- House prices in Portsmouth £252,325
- House prices in City of Plymouth £219,145
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Southampton?
- The average house price in Southampton is £235,757, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Southampton changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Southampton have fallen -0.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Southampton by property type?
- Latest average prices in Southampton:
- detached homes: £418,164
- semi-detached homes: £313,438
- terraced homes: £251,003
- flats: £153,082
- Is Southampton affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Southampton costs 7.0× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Southampton ranks nationally.
- Is Southampton an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Southampton costs £235,757 — 13% less than the UK average of £271,295. Southampton is the 126th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Southampton?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Southampton's average of £235,757, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Southampton?
- On a typical Southampton sale at £235,757, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,800–£4,200, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Southampton?
- Moving home in Southampton typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.