Is SO2 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SO2 are higher than average, at 286 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in SO2?

The average property price in SO2 is currently around £553k.

What is the population of SO2?

The population for the SO2 area is approximately 45,529 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Southampton, South East

SO2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO2 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

45,529

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,925 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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3/10

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4/10

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7/10

workEmployment

4/10

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8/10

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4/10

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9/10

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3/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO2's 55% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £553k. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.

home £553,566 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO2 is a postcode district in Southampton, South East, covering 0 active and 2761 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in SO2 are around £553k, down 14.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO2 at 286 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 38 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 SO2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.5%

Asian / British Asian10.0%

Black / African / Caribbean2.4%

Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5798

Public order1071

Criminal damage and arson1067

Anti-social behaviour1066

Vehicle crime1051

school Local Schools

Broughton Primary School

Good105 pupils

Cheriton Primary School

Requires Improvement91 pupils

Itchen Abbas Primary School

Good76 pupils

Kings Worthy Primary School

Good432 pupils

Owslebury Primary School

Good83 pupils

Stockbridge Primary & Pre-School

Good165 pupils

Wallop Primary School

Good143 pupils

Stanmore Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils