Living in SO14, Southampton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO14 in Southampton. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Southampton: £235,362, up 0.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around SO14
38 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO14 in the last 2 years, with a median of £200,000 and a range from £95,000 to £395,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 BROAD GREEN, SO14 1LF | terraced | £315,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 20 NORTHAM ROAD, SO14 0PA | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 18 BROAD GREEN, SO14 1LF | terraced | £320,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| FLAT 4 HAMPTON HOUSE, 16 ST MARYS PLACE, SO14 1AZ | flat-maisonette | £100,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 12 PALMERSTON ROAD, SO14 1LL | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-02-25 |
| 14 PALMERSTON ROAD, SO14 1LL | terraced | £395,000 | 2026-02-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
62 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 0.1 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Cantell School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Hope Community School Southampton | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
40 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED, King Edward VI School, The Gregg Preparatory School, The Gregg School.
All 4 fee-paying schools near SO14, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
2 higher education institutions within 3 miles: Southampton Solent University, University of Southampton.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 24.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 13.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.9% |
| Professional occupations | 11.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1251 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Southampton's figures.
Common questions about SO14
What is the average house price in SO14?
The average sold price in Southampton is £235,362 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SO14?
Prices in Southampton are up 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO14?
The median of 38 recorded sales around central SO14 in the last 2 years is £200,000, ranging from £95,000 to £395,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO14?
62 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO14, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO14?
1251 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO14 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO14 at risk of flooding?
Central SO14 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SO14 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £200,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1251 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO14 safe?
1251 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO14 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SO14 or SO15, SO14 or SO17, SO14 or SO19.
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