Living in SO17, Southampton
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO17 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 SO17
300 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £162,473 and a range from £67,000 to £1,221,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 2 HIGHFIELDS, 56 RICHMOND GARDENS, SO17 1AE | flat-maisonette | £210,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| FLAT 4 GROSVENOR LODGE GROSVENOR ROAD, SO17 1WW | flat-maisonette | £150,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| FLAT 26 CHESTNUT COURT, 45 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, SO17 1SE | flat-maisonette | £67,000 | 2026-04-22 |
| FLAT 5 GROSVENOR COURT GROSVENOR ROAD, SO17 1UJ | flat-maisonette | £121,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 40 WESTRIDGE ROAD, SO17 2HL | detached | £350,000 | 2026-03-26 |
| 12 ABBOTTS WAY, SO17 1QT | detached | £875,000 | 2026-03-06 |
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
60 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Cantell School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.0 mi |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Portswood Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
41 state primary and 8 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 SO17, 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 | 39.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.3% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 7.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 7.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
439 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO17 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 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Southampton's figures.
Common questions about SO17
What is the average house price in SO17?
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 SO17?
Prices in Southampton are up 0.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO17?
The median of 300 recorded sales around central SO17 in the last 2 years is £162,473, ranging from £67,000 to £1,221,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO17?
60 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO17, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO17?
439 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO17 at risk of flooding?
Central SO17 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 SO17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £162,473; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 439 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO17 safe?
439 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO17 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? SO17 or SO18, SO17 or SO14, SO17 or SO15.
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