Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SO16 postcode area, covering Southampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£196,838
Median price
£155,000
5-year trend
+26.2%
Total sales
31,715
The SO16 area has 1,368 individual postcodes with 31,715 registered sales. Prices are +50.4% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Southampton. The five-year price movement is +26.2%.
A major port city with a strong maritime economy, affordable housing relative to the South East and direct trains to London Waterloo.
🚆 Main station
Southampton Central
⏱️ London commute
~80 min by train
🏫 Notable school
King Edward VI School (Outstanding)
SO16 averages £196,838, placing it in the affordable category, +50.4% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 31,715 recorded sales across 1,368 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SO16 is +26.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SO16 5SW
£105,860 avg · 196 sales
SO16 5SA
£113,115 avg · 176 sales
SO16 9QU
£83,430 avg · 176 sales
SO16 9TD
£116,654 avg · 151 sales
SO16 5SB
£117,617 avg · 148 sales
SO16 6TH
£73,946 avg · 139 sales
SO16 7NT
£82,234 avg · 137 sales
SO16 4FA
£121,967 avg · 130 sales
SO16 9WD
£133,197 avg · 129 sales
This SO16 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SO16 postcode area is £196,838, based on 31,715 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Southampton.
Properties in SO16 average £196,838, which is +50.4% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£155,000) is 21.3% below the average (£196,838), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SO16 have moved +26.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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