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SO16

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO16 is the postcode district for SOUTHAMPTON, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £314,124
1yr change ▼ 4.0%
Crime 23% above avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£314,124

▼ 4.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% above national avg

Crime Rate

99.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

23% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

27 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in SO16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO16 is £314,124, which is 27% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO16 cost 9.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO16 have fallen 4.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £550,483 403
Semi-detached £298,050 522
Terraced £262,892 680
Flat £182,827 510
All types £314,124 2162

5-Year Price History

£299K £306K £314K £321K £329K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO16

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

With 99.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO16 has a crime rate significantly 23% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
45.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
5.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
11.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO16 has 27 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Nursery Not inspected mi
Redbridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Oakwood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Primary Not inspected mi
Fairisle Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

3

Outstanding

7

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,201

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO16 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO16 is collected by Test Valley. The Band D rate is £1,996/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

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SO16 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO16 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£314,124), higher-than-average crime (23% above national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO16 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO16 SOUTHAMPTON?
The average house price in SO16 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £314,124, based on 2162 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.0% over the past year.
Is SO16 SOUTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SO16 is above the national average (99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (45.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO16 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO16 (SOUTHAMPTON) is approximately 135,201 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO16?
The average broadband download speed in SO16 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO16 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 27 schools in or near SO16. 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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