Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SO45 postcode area, covering Southampton and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£219,040
Median price
£209,000
5-year trend
+34.9%
Total sales
18,908
The SO45 area has 861 individual postcodes with 18,908 registered sales. Prices are +44.8% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Southampton. The five-year price movement is +34.9%.
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 £219,040, SO45 is a mid-range area, +44.8% 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 18,908 recorded sales across 861 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SO45 is +34.9%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SO45 5RX
£135,996 avg · 183 sales
SO45 5UH
£125,098 avg · 163 sales
SO45 1FN
£132,748 avg · 141 sales
SO45 2PP
£149,912 avg · 130 sales
SO45 6EE
£123,699 avg · 128 sales
SO45 4NZ
£167,991 avg · 124 sales
SO45 5TW
£118,608 avg · 121 sales
SO45 2QF
£144,980 avg · 115 sales
SO45 6JT
£263,419 avg · 115 sales
This SO45 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 SO45 postcode area is £219,040, based on 18,908 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Southampton.
Properties in SO45 average £219,040, which is +44.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
SO45 is +44.8% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales. With 861 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in SO45 have moved +34.9% 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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