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Homes and community life in Southampton

Southampton: how things have changed

House prices over 30 years, plus the available history for rents and population. Each chart covers the same local-authority area throughout.

What homes sold for

£260,000

Median sale price · year ending Mar 2026 · Southampton

£0£150k£300kMar 1996Mar 2026

£211,500 more than in Mar 1996 (436.1% increase). Cash prices; inflation accounts for part of the rise.

Source, explanation and data table

Median price paid for homes sold in each year ending March, 1996–2026. Cash prices, not adjusted for inflation. This differs from the mix-adjusted House Price Index average.

Official source and download ↗ · checked 2026-10-16

What homes sold for · Southampton
PeriodPounds
Mar 1996£48,500
Mar 1997£50,500
Mar 1998£55,950
Mar 1999£59,500
Mar 2000£67,825
Mar 2001£80,975
Mar 2002£94,000
Mar 2003£119,995
Mar 2004£137,000
Mar 2005£149,000
Mar 2006£150,000
Mar 2007£157,000
Mar 2008£165,000
Mar 2009£154,000
Mar 2010£155,000
Mar 2011£163,500
Mar 2012£160,000
Mar 2013£157,000
Mar 2014£161,000
Mar 2015£173,700
Mar 2016£184,000
Mar 2017£201,000
Mar 2018£211,000
Mar 2019£210,000
Mar 2020£219,000
Mar 2021£225,000
Mar 2022£236,000
Mar 2023£257,000
Mar 2024£245,000
Mar 2025£265,000
Mar 2026£260,000

What renting costs each month

£1,257

Aug 2026 · Southampton

£0£750£1,500Jan 2015Aug 2026

£450 more per month than in Jan 2015 (55.8% increase). Cash prices; inflation accounts for part of the rise.

Source, explanation and data table

Average monthly private rent, January 2015–August 2026. New and existing tenancies. Cash prices, not adjusted for inflation; no comparable 30-year local series is available here.

Official source and download ↗ · checked 2026-10-16

What renting costs each month · Southampton
PeriodPounds
Jan 2015£807
Feb 2015£808
Mar 2015£808
Apr 2015£810
May 2015£811
Jun 2015£814
Jul 2015£816
Aug 2015£820
Sept 2015£822
Oct 2015£826
Nov 2015£830
Dec 2015£836
Jan 2016£841
Feb 2016£844
Mar 2016£846
Apr 2016£850
May 2016£852
Jun 2016£855
Jul 2016£857
Aug 2016£861
Sept 2016£863
Oct 2016£866
Nov 2016£868
Dec 2016£870
Jan 2017£872
Feb 2017£873
Mar 2017£874
Apr 2017£875
May 2017£875
Jun 2017£876
Jul 2017£876
Aug 2017£876
Sept 2017£877
Oct 2017£877
Nov 2017£878
Dec 2017£879
Jan 2018£879
Feb 2018£879
Mar 2018£879
Apr 2018£880
May 2018£881
Jun 2018£881
Jul 2018£883
Aug 2018£885
Sept 2018£886
Oct 2018£888
Nov 2018£890
Dec 2018£891
Jan 2019£892
Feb 2019£893
Mar 2019£893
Apr 2019£893
May 2019£893
Jun 2019£894
Jul 2019£894
Aug 2019£895
Sept 2019£896
Oct 2019£898
Nov 2019£899
Dec 2019£900
Jan 2020£900
Feb 2020£901
Mar 2020£901
Apr 2020£902
May 2020£902
Jun 2020£902
Jul 2020£902
Aug 2020£903
Sept 2020£904
Oct 2020£906
Nov 2020£908
Dec 2020£910
Jan 2021£911
Feb 2021£913
Mar 2021£914
Apr 2021£916
May 2021£918
Jun 2021£920
Jul 2021£923
Aug 2021£926
Sept 2021£929
Oct 2021£933
Nov 2021£936
Dec 2021£941
Jan 2022£944
Feb 2022£948
Mar 2022£951
Apr 2022£955
May 2022£960
Jun 2022£966
Jul 2022£972
Aug 2022£977
Sept 2022£983
Oct 2022£990
Nov 2022£995
Dec 2022£1,002
Jan 2023£1,008
Feb 2023£1,014
Mar 2023£1,019
Apr 2023£1,025
May 2023£1,031
Jun 2023£1,038
Jul 2023£1,044
Aug 2023£1,052
Sept 2023£1,061
Oct 2023£1,070
Nov 2023£1,080
Dec 2023£1,091
Jan 2024£1,101
Feb 2024£1,111
Mar 2024£1,120
Apr 2024£1,128
May 2024£1,134
Jun 2024£1,141
Jul 2024£1,147
Aug 2024£1,155
Sept 2024£1,161
Oct 2024£1,171
Nov 2024£1,178
Dec 2024£1,185
Jan 2025£1,191
Feb 2025£1,198
Mar 2025£1,204
Apr 2025£1,209
May 2025£1,212
Jun 2025£1,216
Jul 2025£1,217
Aug 2025£1,216
Sept 2025£1,216
Oct 2025£1,220
Nov 2025£1,225
Dec 2025£1,231
Jan 2026£1,238
Feb 2026£1,243
Mar 2026£1,246
Apr 2026£1,248
May 2026£1,250
Jun 2026£1,253
Jul 2026£1,255
Aug 2026£1,257

How the population has changed

259,230

Population estimate · mid-2025 · Southampton

0150k300k20012025

39,691 more people than in 2001 (18.1% increase).

Source, explanation and data table

Mid-year population estimates, 2001–2025, from the current Nomis series. A district or unitary authority, not a city ward count. Earlier requested years are unavailable and have not been filled.

Official source and download ↗ · checked 2026-10-16

How the population has changed · Southampton
PeriodPeople
2001219,539
2002220,459
2003221,989
2004223,589
2005226,655
2006226,698
2007227,223
2008228,447
2009230,017
2010233,085
2011235,870
2012238,097
2013239,484
2014241,230
2015244,666
2016248,662
2017250,492
2018250,803
2019249,428
2020248,679
2021247,672
2022252,949
2023258,617
2024260,604
2025259,230

How life feels in Southampton

Do people feel they belong? Can they have a say? These survey answers add residents’ experiences to the facts about homes and services.

Survey estimates Southampton · people aged 16 and over · 2025/26 release.

● Local estimate   ■ England estimate. Lines show the range of uncertainty, not changes over time. Small differences alone do not establish a meaningful gap.

Community and belonging

Often or always lonely

11.8%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 6.7%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How often do you feel lonely?
Answer counted: Often/Always

95% confidence interval: 8.9%–15.5%. Sample: 636 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table C3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Feel they belong in their neighbourhood

47.1%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 61.2%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How strongly do you feel you belong to your immediate neighbourhood?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Very/Fairly strongly

95% confidence interval: 41.4%–52.9%. Sample: 549 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table D3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Proud to live in their area

42.2%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 61.6%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I am proud to live in my local area
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 36.9%–47.7%. Sample: 581 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Would recommend their area

48.4%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 65.1%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? - I would recommend my local area to others as a good place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 42.6%–54.2%. Sample: 524 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E7, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Satisfied with their area

60.0%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 72.6%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Satisfaction with your local area as a place to live
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 54.9%–64.8%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E13, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Satisfied with local green spaces

62.6%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 75.9%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: How satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the green and natural spaces in your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Satisfied

95% confidence interval: 56.9%–67.9%. Sample: 518 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table E16, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Having a say

Feel able to influence local decisions

20.0%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 26.4%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: To what extent do you agree or disagree that you personally can influence decisions affecting your local area?
Answer counted: GROUPED: Agree

95% confidence interval: 16.4%–24.2%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table B3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Volunteer through a group at least monthly

17.4%

October 2025–March 2026

0%50%100%

England: 18.2%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · October 2025–March 2026.

Question: Formal volunteering at least once a month in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total (yes)

95% confidence interval: 13.8%–21.6%. Sample: 598 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES community pathway, CLS methodology. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count.

Original table G3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Culture and libraries

Attend or take part in arts in person

83.1%

April 2025–March 2026 · experiences in the previous 12 months

0%50%100%

England: 83.4%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Engaged with the arts in person in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Total

95% confidence interval: 78.4%–86.9%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table I3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Visit heritage places in person

63.5%

April 2025–March 2026 · experiences in the previous 12 months

0%50%100%

England: 62.4%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a heritage site in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Any type of heritage in Table J1 rows 19 to 28

95% confidence interval: 58.6%–68.1%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table J3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Use library services in person

34.3%

April 2025–March 2026 · experiences in the previous 12 months

0%50%100%

England: 30.9%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a public library building or mobile library in person at least once [Note 11]
Answer counted: Visited a public library building or mobile library in-person in my leisure time Visited by a home library service Used another library outreach services

95% confidence interval: 29.7%–39.2%. Sample: 623 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history. Library questions were omitted from the community paper questionnaire in 2025/26; the sample base is smaller. Includes home and outreach library services, not just building visits.

Original table K3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Visit museums or galleries in person

39.4%

April 2025–March 2026 · experiences in the previous 12 months

0%50%100%

England: 41.9%

How this was measured

Community and Engagement Survey · People aged 16 and over · April 2025–March 2026. Answers refer to the previous 12 months.

Question: Visited a museum or gallery in person at least once in the last 12 months
Answer counted: Visited during leisure time

95% confidence interval: 34.5%–44.5%. Sample: 659 people answering this question. This is a sample count, not a count of residents with this experience.

CES engagement pathway. Weighted survey estimate. Base is unweighted; respondent count is not a population count. Engagement pathway; check questionnaire and method before joining to Participation history.

Original table M3, cell D235 ↗ · Publication and methods ↗

Source release: 2026-07-31. Checked 2026-10-16. Agent source and calculation checks; independent review outstanding.

Compare all three areas and England → · Download figures and uncertainty (CSV) · Shared evidence file

Being active

Adult and children’s activity use different definitions. Explore Sport England’s published results ↗. We have not republished these tables or neighbourhood models while their file-reuse terms remain unresolved.