SO17 is a postcode district in Southampton, South East, covering 441 active and 161 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO17 (31%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately (18%). A further 15% of the district is made up of a classic student area with dense shared housing and lots of young renters. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO17 are around £214k, down 6.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO17 at 367 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 35, SO17 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SO17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO17 postcode area.
14,359
35
£ 43,780 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO17 — age 35, 39% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £214k. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
St Denys Primary School
Swaythling Primary School
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Portswood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Oriental Food
- Best One
- Brookvale Convenience Store
- Champagne Charlies
- Charlies Bargain Booze
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Avenue B and B
- Elizabeth House Hotel
- Highfield House Hotel
- Vita Student Portswood
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- The Broadway
- Arlott Bar
- Below Deck
- Bridge Bar
- Charlies Cabana
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- 7 Bone Burger Co
- Baboo Ji Vegetarian Kitchen
- Banjo's Brunch
- Brewed Awakening
- Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southampton
- + 42 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farm Foods Ltd
- Sainsbury's
- Waitrose Ltd
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- BiBim
- Big Georges Fish and Chips
- Charcoal Grill
- Domino's Pizza
- Fit Chefs
- + 13 more
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Area Profile: SO17 · Data under Open Government Licence