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SO30

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO30 covers SOUTHAMPTON in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £438,221
1yr change ▲ 11.5%
Crime 58% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£438,221

▲ 11.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

34.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

58% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

319 Mbps

Property Prices in SO30

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO30 is £438,221, broadly in line with the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO30 cost 52.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO30 have risen 11.5% 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 £474,339 541
Semi-detached £345,863 460
Terraced £294,913 417
Flat £180,396 250
All types £438,221 1731

5-Year Price History

£398K £417K £437K £456K £476K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO30

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

With 34.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO30 has a crime rate well 58% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
13.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
4.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
9.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO30

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO30 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Freegrounds Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Shamblehurst Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Freegrounds Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Kings Copse Primary School Primary Good mi
Berrywood Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

142,933

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO30 are 319.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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319.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO30 is collected by Eastleigh. The Band D rate is £2,021/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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SO30 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO30 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers above-average property prices (£438,221, 53% above national average), low crime (58% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (319 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO30 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO30 SOUTHAMPTON?
The average house price in SO30 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £438,221, based on 1731 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 11.5% over the past year.
Is SO30 SOUTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SO30 is significantly below the national average (34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO30 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO30 (SOUTHAMPTON) is approximately 142,933 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO30?
The average broadband download speed in SO30 is 319 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO30 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 10 schools in or near SO30. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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