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SO17

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO17 encompasses SOUTHAMPTON and its surrounding areas in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £301,120
1yr change ▲ 7.1%
Crime 52% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£301,120

▲ 7.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

5% above national avg

Crime Rate

123.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

52% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

386 Mbps

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.

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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

£246K £266K £285K £305K £325K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

259,424

Population

62

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.

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386.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

98%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SO17 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO17 SOUTHAMPTON?
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 SOUTHAMPTON 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 is the population of SO17 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO17 (SOUTHAMPTON) is approximately 259,424 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 25% of homes are owner-occupied, 27% are privately rented, and 22% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SO17 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 7 schools in or near SO17. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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