Southampton SO16 5 area guide
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Is Southampton SO16 5 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO16 5), recorded crime is 87% above the national average, homes sell for around £242,762 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£242,762
Population
15,096
Recorded crime
500.0
Schools
1
Broadband
98%
Flood risk
Low
Flood risk in Southampton SO16 5
Southampton SO16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,226 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in SO16 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SO16 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 80/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 32%
- Households
- 6,146
Owned 52% · Social rent 27% · Private rent 21%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SO16 5.
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Southampton SO16 5: frequently asked questions
Is Southampton SO16 5 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO16 5), recorded crime is 87% above the national average, homes sell for around £242,762 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is low, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southampton SO16 5?
Recorded crime in Southampton SO16 5 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 87% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southampton SO16 5 safe?
Crime in Southampton SO16 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO16 5 runs at 500.0 per 1,000 properties, 87% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southampton SO16 5?
Homes in Southampton SO16 5 sell for around £242,762 on average, based on 82 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southampton SO16 5 at risk of flooding?
Southampton SO16 5 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~3,226 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Southampton SO16 5?
There is 1 school in Southampton SO16 5 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Southampton SO16 5 a deprived area?
Southampton SO16 5 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).