Postcode sector · SO22 6

Southampton SO22 6 area guide

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Is Southampton SO22 6 a good place to live?

In Southampton (SO22 6), recorded crime is 56% below the national average, homes sell for around £666,190 on average, there are 6 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, 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
£666,190
from 230 sales
Population
17,943
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
118.5
per 1,000 · -56% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
76%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
Medium
0.0% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Southampton SO22 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO22 6 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 5,302) 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 SO22 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (31 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 SO22 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 42/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 6,845

Owned 62% · Social rent 19% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SO22 6.

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Southampton SO22 6: frequently asked questions

Is Southampton SO22 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Southampton SO22 6?

Recorded crime in Southampton SO22 6 runs at 118.5 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Southampton SO22 6 safe?

Crime in Southampton SO22 6 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO22 6 runs at 118.5 per 1,000 properties, 56% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Southampton SO22 6?

Homes in Southampton SO22 6 sell for around £666,190 on average, based on 230 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Southampton SO22 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO22 6 is rated medium. Around 0.0% of properties (2 of 5,302) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Southampton SO22 6?

There are 6 schools in Southampton SO22 6 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Southampton SO22 6 a deprived area?

Southampton SO22 6 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).