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SO52

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO52 is the postcode district for SOUTHAMPTON, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £410,853
1yr change ▼ 5.2%
Crime 89% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£410,853

▼ 5.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

43% above national avg

Crime Rate

8.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

89% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

2 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

Property Prices in SO52

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO52 is £410,853, broadly in line with the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO52 cost 43.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO52 have fallen 5.2% 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 £505,242 120
Semi-detached £373,985 99
Terraced £292,390 73
Flat £320,722 18
All types £410,853 321

5-Year Price History

£397K £402K £408K £413K £419K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO52

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

With 8.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO52 has a crime rate well 89% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
3.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO52

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO52 has 2 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
North Baddesley Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
North Baddesley Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,201

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO52 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

88%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO52 is collected by Test Valley. The Band D rate is £1,996/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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SO52 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO52 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers above-average property prices (£410,853, 43% above national average), low crime (89% below national average), 2 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO52 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO52 SOUTHAMPTON?
The average house price in SO52 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £410,853, based on 321 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 43% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.2% over the past year.
Is SO52 SOUTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SO52 is significantly below the national average (8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (3.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO52 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO52 (SOUTHAMPTON) is approximately 135,201 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO52?
The average broadband download speed in SO52 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 88%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO52 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 2 schools in or near SO52. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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