SO17 1AE is a mixed residential area on Richmond Gardens, 0.2km from Portswood in Southampton. Administratively it sits within Portswood ward and the Southampton, Test constituency.
This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO17 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00087042 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND GARDENS, SO17 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND GARDENS, SO17 1AE.
281
44
£ 40,300 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO17 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO17 1AE. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 192,500
10 sales · Mean £ 191,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO17 1AE is moderate at 76 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Portswood Primary School
St Denys Primary School
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Swaythling Primary School
Bitterne Park Primary School
Bevois Town Primary School
Bassett Green Primary School
Mount Pleasant Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Best One0.7 km
- Brookvale Convenience Store0.4 km
- Champagne Charlies0.9 km
- Charlies Bargain Booze0.6 km
- Gorillas0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Highfield House Hotel0.1 km
- Vita Student Portswood0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Diment McDonald Dance School0.8 km
- South Western Arms0.7 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
- Gordon Arms0.6 km
- Junction Inn0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Chaiiwala0.2 km
- Kate's Cafe0.3 km
- Life Church Southampton1.0 km
- Oriental0.1 km
- Pho Vietnam0.4 km
- + 40 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Fit Chefs0.7 km
- Riya's Fish Chips0.4 km
- Mirra Bake House0.8 km
- Mr Best Ltd0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Farm Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St Denys0.7 km
- Bitterne1.4 km
- Swaythling1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsbury0.1 km
- Highfield Crescent0.1 km
- Sainsbury0.1 km
- Highfield House Hotel0.2 km
- Highfield House Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO171AE · Data under Open Government Licence