SO15 — SOUTHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SO15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO15 is £326,288, which is 24% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO15 cost 13.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO15 have fallen 8.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£482,701	136
Semi-detached	£348,874	497
Terraced	£286,235	378
Flat	£162,986	825
All types	£326,288	1954

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SO15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 199.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO15 has a crime rate significantly 145% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

85.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

18.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

34.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SO15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO15 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Banister Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mark's Church of England School	Other	Good	mi
King Edward VI School	Other	Not inspected	mi
The Polygon School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

259,424

Population

Median Age

25%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

25.0%

Private rent

27.0%

Social rent

22.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO15 are 371.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

371.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO15 is collected by Southampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SO15 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO15 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£326,288), higher-than-average crime (145% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (371 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SO15?

The average house price in SO15 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £326,288, based on 1954 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.2% over the past year.

Is SO15 a safe area to live?

Crime in SO15 is above the national average (199.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (85.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (18.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SO15?

There are 14 schools in or near SO15. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in SO15?

Council tax in SO15 is collected by Southampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SO15?

The average broadband download speed in SO15 is 371 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SO15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in SO15 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 259,424.