Area Analysis Southampton, South East

SO16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO16 postcode area.

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Population

46,618

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 42,746 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
5/10
diversity_3Diversity
8/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

SO16 is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £368k. Property prices are trending up 8.2% year-on-year.

home £368,358 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO16 is a postcode district in Southampton, South East, covering 1530 active and 340 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO16 (12%) is characterised by a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity, alongside a suburban area with older residents still working, typically homeowners (10%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO16 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO16 are around £368k, up 8.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO16 at 316 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.9%
Asian / British Asian10.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed5.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences6316
Anti-social behaviour1434
Criminal damage and arson1271
Shoplifting1208
Public order1155

school Local Schools

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Hardmoor Early Years Centre

Good107 pupils
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Redbridge Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Oakwood Primary School

Good414 pupils
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School

Good326 pupils
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Fairisle Junior School

Good393 pupils
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Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School

Requires Improvement451 pupils
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Mason Moor Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Nursling Church of England Primary School

Good185 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Wild Bean Cafe
  • Aldermoor Community Farm
  • Arrow News
  • Bholes UK Ltd
  • Cake Workshop
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel
  • Doubletree By Hilton Southampton
  • Holiday Inn Express
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Bar SO16
  • Glen Eyre Bar
  • Ice House
  • Malvern Tavern
  • Mountbatten
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

64 nearby
  • Alf's Kebab
  • AMT Coffee
  • Bassett Tea Rooms
  • Bowlers Restaurant
  • BTC Sports Club
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

13 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Tesco Stores Limited
  • Coop
  • Co-Operative
  • Iceland
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Lucky Eight
  • Aroma Kitchen
  • Balti House
  • Bangla Balti House
  • Bassett Green Fish Bar
  • + 46 more