Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SO17 postcode area, covering Southampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£197,611
Median price
£164,500
5-year trend
+26.7%
Total sales
11,433
The SO17 area has 400 individual postcodes with 11,433 registered sales. Prices are +50.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Southampton. The five-year price movement is +26.7%.
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)
SO17 averages £197,611, placing it in the affordable category, +50.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 11,433 recorded sales across 400 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SO17 is +26.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SO17 1EN
£152,335 avg · 201 sales
SO17 2BA
£198,889 avg · 160 sales
SO17 2AY
£238,414 avg · 153 sales
SO17 1DH
£130,707 avg · 148 sales
SO17 2NP
£168,290 avg · 136 sales
SO17 1DP
£131,540 avg · 134 sales
SO17 2GR
£66,915 avg · 130 sales
SO17 1DL
£158,130 avg · 126 sales
SO17 2BF
£161,301 avg · 126 sales
This SO17 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 SO17 postcode area is £197,611, based on 11,433 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Southampton.
Properties in SO17 average £197,611, which is +50.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£164,500) is 16.8% below the average (£197,611), 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 SO17 have moved +26.7% 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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