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Southampton SO16 9 area guide

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Is Southampton SO16 9 a good place to live?

In Southampton (SO16 9), recorded crime is 86% above the national average, homes sell for around £245,415 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).

E Safetycrime 86% above average
D Floodmedium risk
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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
£245,415
from 97 sales
Population
20,398
Deprivation decile 2/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
498.1
per 1,000 · +86% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
4 primary · 1 secondary · 2/2 good+
Broadband
98%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
0.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Southampton SO16 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO16 9 is rated medium. Around 0.7% of properties (42 of 5,723) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

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 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 136/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 37
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 33%
Households: 8,588

Owned 49% · Social rent 32% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SO16 9.

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Southampton SO16 9: frequently asked questions

Is Southampton SO16 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Southampton SO16 9?

Recorded crime in Southampton SO16 9 runs at 498.1 per 1,000 properties, 86% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Southampton SO16 9 safe?

Crime in Southampton SO16 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO16 9 runs at 498.1 per 1,000 properties, 86% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Southampton SO16 9?

Homes in Southampton SO16 9 sell for around £245,415 on average, based on 97 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Southampton SO16 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO16 9 is rated medium. Around 0.7% of properties (42 of 5,723) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Southampton SO16 9?

There are 6 schools in Southampton SO16 9 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Southampton SO16 9 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Southampton SO16 9, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Southampton SO16 9 a deprived area?

Southampton SO16 9 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).