Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SO40 postcode area, covering Southampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£219,296
Median price
£206,000
5-year trend
+83.8%
Total sales
24,759
The SO40 area has 918 individual postcodes with 24,759 registered sales. Prices are +44.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Southampton. The five-year price movement is +83.8%.
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)
With an average of £219,296, SO40 is a mid-range area, +44.7% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 24,759 recorded sales across 918 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SO40 is +83.8%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SO40 8JB
£125,123 avg · 183 sales
SO40 3GF
£178,346 avg · 166 sales
SO40 8ET
£123,859 avg · 162 sales
SO40 2UN
£112,973 avg · 160 sales
SO40 7JY
£130,441 avg · 160 sales
SO40 7QA
£155,152 avg · 160 sales
SO40 4LE
£115,958 avg · 157 sales
SO40 8TB
£142,117 avg · 155 sales
SO40 3DP
£98,951 avg · 149 sales
This SO40 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 SO40 postcode area is £219,296, based on 24,759 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Southampton.
Properties in SO40 average £219,296, which is +44.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£206,000) is 6.1% below the average (£219,296), 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 SO40 have moved +83.8% 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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