Living in SO16, Southampton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO16 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 SO16
74 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £250,000 and a range from £118,000 to £462,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 LAUNDRY ROAD, SO16 6AR | semi-detached | £280,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| 42 OLIVE ROAD, SO16 5FS | semi-detached | £209,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| FLAT 24 HOLLYBROOK LODGE, 199 COXFORD ROAD, SO16 5AR | flat-maisonette | £161,751 | 2026-05-05 |
| 9 PRESHAW CLOSE, SO16 5JP | terraced | £307,500 | 2026-04-10 |
| 11 JEX BLAKE CLOSE, SO16 5HU | terraced | £280,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 84 ABERCROMBIE GARDENS, SO16 8FR | terraced | £275,000 | 2026-03-25 |
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
48 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantell School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Hollybrook Infant School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Upper Shirley High School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
32 state primary and 8 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: King Edward VI School, The Gregg Preparatory School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near SO16, 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 30.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 12.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.4% |
| Skilled trades | 7.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
331 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO16 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Southampton's figures.
Common questions about SO16
What is the average house price in SO16?
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 SO16?
Prices in Southampton are up 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO16?
The median of 74 recorded sales around central SO16 in the last 2 years is £250,000, ranging from £118,000 to £462,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO16?
48 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO16, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO16?
331 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO16 at risk of flooding?
Central SO16 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 SO16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £250,000; the area sits in decile 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 331 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO16 safe?
331 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO16 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? SO16 or SO15, SO16 or SO17, SO16 or SO14.
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