Highfield, Portswood, St Denys, Swaythling

House Prices in SO17

Properties in SO17 have an average house price of £243,577.00 and had 1160 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £1,221,000.00.

Property Price Paid in SO17 by Year

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The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Sold Properties
2026 £257,212.00 97 Properties
2025 £225,760.00 586 Properties
2024 £295,115.00 194 Properties
2023 £240,467.00 283 Properties
2022 £263,763.00 281 Properties
2021 £246,956.00 306 Properties
2020 £241,569.00 221 Properties
2019 £232,822.00 281 Properties
2018 £181,794.00 662 Properties
2017 £229,909.00 289 Properties
2016 £222,956.00 302 Properties
2015 £211,671.00 280 Properties
2014 £193,843.00 347 Properties
2013 £194,955.00 229 Properties
2012 £195,765.00 205 Properties
2011 £201,018.00 201 Properties
2010 £200,712.00 227 Properties
2009 £195,326.00 245 Properties
2008 £215,722.00 267 Properties
2007 £200,550.00 393 Properties
2006 £184,373.00 490 Properties
2005 £182,768.00 341 Properties
2004 £181,530.00 397 Properties
2003 £161,815.00 443 Properties
2002 £139,774.00 522 Properties
2001 £109,498.00 511 Properties
2000 £102,311.00 428 Properties
1999 £79,239.00 506 Properties
1998 £71,770.00 418 Properties
1997 £63,711.00 459 Properties
1996 £62,597.00 408 Properties
1995 £56,390.00 352 Properties

Property Price per Property Type in SO17

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

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The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £652,076.00 76 Detached Houses
Flat £171,564.00 756 Flats
Semi Detached House £326,307.00 193 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £298,607.00 135 Terraced Houses

Houses and Flats for sale in SO17, Highfield, Portswood, St Denys, Swaythling

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There are 130 results. Property prices in SO17 range from £83k to £867k with an average price of £274k.


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Property market in SO17

Average asking price £274k typical £225k
Most prices £83k – £866k leaving out the extremes
Homes for sale 130 14 more under offer
New to the market 23 in the last 30 days
Typical time to sell 3 months last 12 months
Asking prices, year on year −8.7% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 8.4–9.1% houses 8.4%, flats 9.1%

What's for sale

133 homes · share, count and typical price
Flats and apartments 51.1% 68 · £145k
Semi-detached houses 14.3% 19 · £360k
Detached houses 13.5% 18 · £513k
Terraced houses 12.8% 17 · £275k
Other homes 6.8% 9 · £93k
Bungalows 1.5% 2 · £365k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical price
Studio 2.3% 3 · £110k
1 bedroom 30.8% 40 · £120k
2 bedrooms 32.3% 42 · £220k
3 bedrooms 17.7% 23 · £340k
4 bedrooms 10.8% 14 · £550k
5+ bedrooms 6.2% 8 · £718k

Price bands

133 homes
Under £120k 20.3% 27
£120k – £190k 18.8% 25
£190k – £250k 17.3% 23
£250k – £380k 24.8% 33
£380k and over 18.8% 25

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes for sale42%51%
Typical asking price£350k£145k
Average bedrooms3.41.5
Typical time to sell3 months3 months
Gross rental yield8.4%9.1%

Asking prices over time

typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −4.0% since 2024 Q4 Median asking price per quarter in SO17 2024 Q4: £250k (124 new listings) £250k 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £270k (181 new listings) £270k 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £267k (135 new listings) £267k 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £235k (127 new listings) £235k 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £258k (106 new listings) £258k 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £250k (132 new listings) £250k 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £250k (107 new listings) £250k 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £240k (104 new listings) £240k 2026 Q3

Prices in and around SO17

typical asking price, cheapest first
  1. SO14 £200k
  2. SO15 £200k
  3. SO17 £225k
  4. SO18 £250k
  5. SO19 £250k
  6. SO16 £293k
  7. SO50 £300k

Schools in SO17

4 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Portswood Primary School primary · Good
  • Highfield Church of England Primary School primary · Good
  • Swaythling Primary School primary · Good
  • St Denys Primary School primary · Good

Based on 133 homes for sale on Houses now, 465 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.


Frequently Asked Questions about SO17


What is the average house price in SO17?

The average home for sale in SO17 is priced at £274,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £225,000. This is based on the 133 homes for sale on Houses right now.


How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in SO17?

A typical 2-bedroom home in SO17 costs £220,000 and a 3-bedroom home £340,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £120,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £120,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £550,000.


What price range should I expect in SO17?

Most homes in SO17 are priced between £83,000 and £866,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £120,000, and one in five £380,000 or more.


How many homes are for sale in SO17?

There are 130 homes for sale in SO17 on Houses right now, plus 14 already under offer. 23 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.


Are house prices going up in SO17?

No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in SO17 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £240,000, 8.7% lower than the year before (£263,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 12%, 2-bedroom homes are down 2% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.


How long does it take to sell a home in SO17?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 3 months. About 23% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 7 months.


What rental yield can I get in SO17?

About 9.1% gross for flats and 8.4% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in SO17 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.


What type of homes are for sale in SO17?

Flats and apartments are the most common, about half of homes for sale in SO17. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £145,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £513,000.


Where are the cheapest places to buy near SO17?

Of the areas around SO17, SO14 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £200,000, followed by SO15 (£200,000) and SO18 (£250,000). SO17 itself is £225,000.


Are homes in SO17 freehold or leasehold?

About half of homes for sale in SO17 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There is 1 new-build home on the market too.


What are the schools like in SO17?

There are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in SO17. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding.


Which areas are included in the SO17 postcode district?

The main areas within SO17 include Highfield, Portswood, St Denys and Swaythling.


What has been the average sold property price in SO17 over the last three years?

Flats in SO17 have an average sold price of £171,564, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £326,307. Terraced Houses have an average of £298,607 and Detached Houses have an average of £652,076. The average sold property price in SO17 over the last three years is approximately £259,362.


Which train stations are available in SO17?

The train station available in SO17 is St.Denys Station.