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SO45

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO45 covers SOUTHAMPTON in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £376,525
1yr change ▼ 9.5%
Crime 79% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£376,525

▼ 9.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

31% above national avg

Crime Rate

17.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

79% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

325 Mbps

Property Prices in SO45

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO45 is £376,525, which is 13% below the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO45 cost 31.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO45 have fallen 9.5% 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 £452,864 530
Semi-detached £320,042 321
Terraced £285,879 248
Flat £199,940 163
All types £376,525 1305

5-Year Price History

£346K £360K £374K £388K £403K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO45

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

With 17.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO45 has a crime rate well 79% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO45

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO45 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Greenwood School Other Not inspected mi
Wildground Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Wildground Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Waterside Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Hythe Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

6

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 SO45 are 325.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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325.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO45 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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SO45 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO45 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers above-average property prices (£376,525, 31% above national average), low crime (79% below national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (325 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO45 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO45 SOUTHAMPTON?
The average house price in SO45 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £376,525, based on 1305 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 31% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 9.5% over the past year.
Is SO45 SOUTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SO45 is significantly below the national average (17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO45 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO45 (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 SO45?
The average broadband download speed in SO45 is 325 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO45 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 18 schools in or near SO45. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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