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SO19

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

SO19 is the postcode district for SOUTHAMPTON, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £268,641
1yr change ▼ 3.6%
Crime 31% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£268,641

▼ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% below national avg

Crime Rate

106.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

31% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

20 schools

Broadband Speed

390 Mbps

Property Prices in SO19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO19 is £268,641, which is 38% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO19 cost 6.4% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO19 have fallen 3.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £345,918 359
Semi-detached £289,400 688
Terraced £247,079 608
Flat £153,532 511
All types £268,641 2219

5-Year Price History

£262K £265K £267K £270K £272K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO19

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

With 106.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO19 has a crime rate significantly 31% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
51.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
10.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
15.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO19 has 20 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Bitterne Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Springwell School Other Not inspected mi
Itchen College Post-16 Not inspected mi
The Serendipity School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

2

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 SO19 are 390.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

390.0 Mbps

Avg Download

70.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

97%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO19 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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SO19 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO19 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers property prices near the national average (£268,641), higher-than-average crime (31% above national average), 20 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (390 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 SO19?
The average house price in SO19 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £268,641, based on 2219 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.6% over the past year.
Is SO19 a safe area to live?
Crime in SO19 is above the national average (106.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (51.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in SO19?
There are 20 schools in or near SO19. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 2 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in SO19?
Council tax in SO19 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 SO19?
The average broadband download speed in SO19 is 390 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 97%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in SO19 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 25% of homes in SO19 are owner-occupied. 27% are privately rented and 22% are social housing. The total population is approximately 259,424.