Is SO1 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SO1 are higher than average, at 317 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in SO1?

The average property price in SO1 is currently around £281k.

What is the population of SO1?

The population for the SO1 area is approximately 28,442 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Southampton, South East

SO1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO1 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

28,442

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,946 /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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2/10

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2/10

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8/10

workEmployment

4/10

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9/10

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4/10

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9/10

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2/10

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2/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SO1 — age 38, 48% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £281k.

home £281,107 median price

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

SO1 is a postcode district in Southampton, South East, covering 0 active and 2501 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in SO1 are around £281k, down 0.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO1 at 317 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 38, SO1 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 SO1 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 / British83.7%

Asian / British Asian9.0%

Black / African / Caribbean2.4%

Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 32%

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 offences3856

Criminal damage and arson776

Anti-social behaviour759

Public order759

Vehicle crime639

school Local Schools

Hardmoor Early Years Centre

Good107 pupils

Bevois Town Primary School

Good407 pupils

Bitterne Manor Primary School

Outstanding261 pupils

Bitterne Park Primary School

Outstanding661 pupils

Mount Pleasant Junior School

Requires Improvement328 pupils

Maytree Nursery and Infants' School

Requires Improvement310 pupils

St Denys Primary School

Good209 pupils

St John's Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement450 pupils