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SO18

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO18 covers SOUTHAMPTON in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £270,221
1yr change ▲ 1.9%
Crime 11% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£270,221

▲ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% below national avg

Crime Rate

90.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

11% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

381 Mbps

Property Prices in SO18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO18 is £270,221, which is 37% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO18 cost 5.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO18 have risen 1.9% 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 £365,646 375
Semi-detached £307,218 402
Terraced £260,923 293
Flat £151,492 453
All types £270,221 1557

5-Year Price History

£260K £265K £269K £274K £278K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO18

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

With 90.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO18 has a crime rate 11% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
38.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
4.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
8.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO18 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bitterne Manor Primary School Primary Good mi
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Primary Not inspected mi
Mansbridge Primary School Primary Good mi
Moorlands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Townhill Junior School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

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 SO18 are 381.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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381.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

96%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO18 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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SO18 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO18 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£270,221), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (381 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO18 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO18 SOUTHAMPTON?
The average house price in SO18 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £270,221, based on 1557 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.
Is SO18 SOUTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SO18 is close to the national average at 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (38.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO18 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO18 (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 SO18?
The average broadband download speed in SO18 is 381 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 96%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO18 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 14 schools in or near SO18. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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