SO19Southampton

Portswood & Highfield Triangle

Portswood & Highfield Triangle investment guide. Average gross yield 5.2%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.2%avg gross yield

£260kavg sold price (709 sales, 12mo)

Landlord's marketrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

5.2%

-2.6% vs Southampton avg (7.8%)

Average Asking Price

£260,000

high confidence (709 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,215

2-bed · 3-bed £1,505 · 6.0% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£311

City avg £294/sqft · 17 above average

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SO19

1-bed

£929

per month

5.8% yield

2-bed

£1,215

per month

6.0% yield

3-bed

£1,505

per month

6.4% yield

4-bed

£1,967

per month

6.8% yield

Ownership mix

SO19 vs UK average · 28,597 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

High social-rent share: 23% socially rented (6pp higher than the UK average of 17%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

26.7%(UK 32.9%)

-6.2pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

31.7%(UK 29.7%)

+2.0pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

18.2%(UK 20.3%)

-2.1pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

23.4%(UK 17.1%)

+6.3pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in SO19

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	6.6%	£250,000	£1,381
Semi-detached →	6.2%	£280,528	£1,449
Detached →	5.2%	£334,820	£1,453
Flat →	9.1%	£149,609	£1,131

Explore by strategy

Live data for each property type across Southampton.

HMO Terraced Semi-detached Detached Flats Student lets New build Strategy primers →

About Portswood & Highfield Triangle (SO19, Southampton)

SO19 attracts investors seeking strong gross yields of 5.2% in a landlord's market characterised by robust rental demand. The area's affordability—with average asking prices around £260,000—offers accessible entry points, particularly for those targeting multi-bedroom properties where yields climb to 6.8% on four-bedroom homes.

The tenant demographic skews towards young professionals and families, with rental demand indicating a healthy mix of single occupants and households. The consistent rental rates across bedroom sizes suggest stable demand across different property types, supporting portfolio diversification within the locality.

Investors should monitor local market saturation given the area's popularity with buy-to-let purchasers, and conduct thorough due diligence on individual properties' condition and management requirements. Proximity to transport links and local amenities should be verified, as these factors typically drive the rental premiums reflected in the yield data.

Sold Price Trend - SO19

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

-2.0% over 2 years

Flip Activity - SO19

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+39.0%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

10 mo

Flip rate

0.9%

of all sales

Recent case studies

tenterton avenue

Semi

Bought Jun 25

£205k

Sold Feb 26

£295k

8 mo+43.9%

victoria road

Terraced

Bought Oct 24

£200k

Sold Jan 26

£238k

15 mo+20.1%*

Gross 19.0%

lawrence grove

Semi

Bought Jan 25

£200k

Sold Dec 25

£305k

11 mo+56.6%*

Gross 52.5%

poole road

Terraced

Bought Jul 24

£169k

Sold Nov 25

£240k

17 mo+42.4%*

merryoak road

Detached

Bought Mar 25

£245k

Sold Nov 25

£315k

8 mo+29.1%*

swanmore avenue

Semi

Bought Oct 24

£220k

Sold Jun 25

£290k

8 mo+31.3%*

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - SO19

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

✓

Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

✓

Selective LicensingNot in effect

✓

Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Southampton. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

Nearby Postcodes

Adjacent areas with comparable investment profiles

SO156.2%

Central Southampton & City Centre

Southampton

View area guide

SO177.9%

Shirley & Townhill Park

Southampton

View area guide

SO184.8%

Totton & Waterside Communities

Southampton

View area guide

Get alerts for SO19, Southampton

Be the first to know when new auction lots land in SO19. We'll email you as they're listed.

Pre-filled with SO19. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.

View live auction lots in SO19

Proppys aggregates current auction lots from UK auction sites, filtered by yield targets.

Browse SO19 auction lots