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SO40

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO40 is the postcode district for SOUTHAMPTON, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £404,216
1yr change ▲ 7.0%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£404,216

▲ 7.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

41% above national avg

Crime Rate

41.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

317 Mbps

Property Prices in SO40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO40 is £404,216, which is 6% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO40 cost 40.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO40 have risen 7.0% 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 £493,847 593
Semi-detached £340,962 428
Terraced £277,182 468
Flat £176,637 225
All types £404,216 1767

5-Year Price History

£367K £392K £417K £442K £467K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO40

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

With 41.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO40 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO40 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Lydlynch Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Eling Infant School and Nursery Primary Not inspected mi
Foxhills Junior School Primary Good mi
Foxhills Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Calmore Infant School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,116

Population

67

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO40 are 317.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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317.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO40 is collected by New Forest. The Band D rate is £2,091/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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SO40 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO40 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers above-average property prices (£404,216, 41% above national average), low crime (49% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (317 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO40 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO40 SOUTHAMPTON?
The average house price in SO40 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £404,216, based on 1767 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.0% over the past year.
Is SO40 SOUTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SO40 is significantly below the national average (41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO40 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO40 (SOUTHAMPTON) is approximately 176,116 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO40?
The average broadband download speed in SO40 is 317 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO40 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 19 schools in or near SO40. 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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