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.
SO16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO16 postcode area.
46,618
39
£ 42,746 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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
Hardmoor Early Years Centre
Redbridge Primary School
Oakwood Primary School
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Fairisle Junior School
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Mason Moor Primary School
Nursling Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Wild Bean Cafe
- Aldermoor Community Farm
- Arrow News
- Bholes UK Ltd
- Cake Workshop
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel
- Doubletree By Hilton Southampton
- Holiday Inn Express
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Bar SO16
- Glen Eyre Bar
- Ice House
- Malvern Tavern
- Mountbatten
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Starbucks Coffee Company
- Costa Coffee
- Fusion Coffee Shop
- HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL ASSOC. LTD
- The Snug@Fleek
- + 59 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Aroma Kitchen
- Balti House
- Bangla Balti House
- Bassett Green Fish Bar
- Bassett Pizza & Chicken
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Co-Op
- Tesco Stores Limited
- Coop
- Co-Operative
- Iceland
- + 8 more
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