Rental price index in Southampton, England
Rental price index in Southampton, England stood at 124.68 in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Private rents table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Private rents table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental price index by local authority | |||||||||||
| Southampton | 124.68 | 124.47 | 124.3 | 123.99 | 123.76 | 123.59 | 123.31 | 122.81 | 122.09 | 121.53 | |
| Spelthorne | 124.49 | 121.89 | 120.14 | 119.72 | 119.81 | 119.86 | 119.86 | 119.78 | 119.6 | 119.39 |
Understanding rental price index in Southampton, England
Quantifying shifts in residential lease agreements within the designated boundaries of Southampton, England, this series measures relative price changes for unfurnished and furnished private housing. The index captures advertised and transacted monthly rents while excluding utility bills, Council Tax, and commercial lets. Compared with broad regional aggregates, this council-specific metric isolates hyper-local tenant expenditure patterns.
Interpreting the monthly points requires focusing on annual shifts rather than immediate month-on-month fluctuations, which often reflect temporary sample volatility. Early figures remain subject to routine administrative revisions as additional tenancy contracts flow into processing pipelines. Analysts should avoid comparing absolute index levels directly with neighbouring council figures, as varying baseline reference periods apply across different administrative jurisdictions.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this index differ from regional rental averages?
- It tracks price shifts restricted exclusively to properties situated within the Southampton council boundaries, filtering out broader county or regional fluctuations.
- Are student housing contracts included in these figures?
- Purpose-built student accommodation is generally excluded, though private houses rented by students on standard tenancy agreements may appear.
- Why is the annual percentage change preferred over monthly movements?
- Annual comparisons smooth out seasonal leasing patterns and minor collection delays inherent in local administrative data gathering.