Is SO9 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SO9 are higher than average, at 1817 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SO9?

The population for the SO9 area is approximately 3,891 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Southampton, South East

SO9 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO9 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

3,891

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,543 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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1/10

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2/10

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9/10

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4/10

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10/10

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4/10

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9/10

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1/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SO9 — age 36, 37% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

SO9 is a postcode district in Southampton, South East, covering 0 active and 1120 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across SO9 at 1817 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 36, SO9 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 SO9 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 / British65.7%

Asian / British Asian21.3%

Black / African / Caribbean5.9%

Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 3%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2297

Shoplifting1949

Public order562

Anti-social behaviour504

Other theft427