SO17 — SOUTHAMPTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SO17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO17 is £301,120, which is 30% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Property values in SO17 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in SO17 have risen 7.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£667,477	59
Semi-detached	£338,429	165
Terraced	£291,075	107
Flat	£169,463	666
All types	£301,120	1147

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SO17

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

With 123.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO17 has a crime rate significantly 52% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SO17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO17 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Denys Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Swaythling Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Highfield Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
The Gregg Preparatory School	Other	Not inspected	mi
University of Southampton	Other	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 SO17 are 386.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO17 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

SO17 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO17 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£301,120), higher-than-average crime (52% above national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (386 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SO17?

The average house price in SO17 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £301,120, based on 1147 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 5% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.1% over the past year.

Is SO17 a safe area to live?

Crime in SO17 is above the national average (123.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (53.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SO17?

There are 7 schools in or near SO17. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SO17?

Council tax in SO17 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 SO17?

The average broadband download speed in SO17 is 386 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 98%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SO17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in SO17 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 259,424.