SO50 vs SO16: house prices compared
A side-by-side look at sold prices in SO50 and SO16, from official Land Registry records — overall and by property type, with the more affordable area highlighted.
On median sold price, SO16 is the more affordable of the two, at £272,000 versus £320,000.
Green marks the more affordable (lower-priced) area for each measure. Figures cover the whole district over the last three years and are a market guide, not a valuation of any home.
SO50 vs SO16 — FAQs
Is SO50 or SO16 cheaper to buy in?
SO16 is the more affordable on recent sales: its median sold price is £272,000 against £320,000 — a gap of £48,000, from HM Land Registry data over the last three years.
What is the average house price in SO50?
The median sold price in SO50 over the last three years was £320,000 (mean £334,744), from 1,938 recorded sales.
What is the average house price in SO16?
The median sold price in SO16 over the last three years was £272,000 (mean £320,303), from 1,780 recorded sales.
How do I compare two specific homes in SO50 and SO16?
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Sold-price figures derived from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (© Crown copyright), under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full reports also draw on HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, VOA, Ofsted, Police.uk, DEFRA, ONS and more.