Southampton SO24 area guide
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Is Southampton SO24 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO24), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £758,637 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 high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- A Safetycrime 83% below average
- E Floodhigh 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
£758,637
Population
20,481
Recorded crime
37.9
Schools
6
Broadband
45%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southampton SO24
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO24 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (130 of 8,220) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 92 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 sold price in SO24, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (31 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SO24 (May 24–Apr 26, average 16/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 52
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 8,610
Owned 72% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 18%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SO24.
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Southampton SO24: frequently asked questions
Is Southampton SO24 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO24), recorded crime is 83% below the national average, homes sell for around £758,637 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 high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southampton SO24?
Recorded crime in Southampton SO24 runs at 37.9 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southampton SO24 safe?
Crime in Southampton SO24 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO24 runs at 37.9 per 1,000 properties, 83% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southampton SO24?
Homes in Southampton SO24 sell for around £758,637 on average, based on 158 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southampton SO24 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO24 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (130 of 8,220) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 92 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southampton SO24?
There are 6 schools in Southampton SO24 (4 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Southampton SO24 any good?
Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Southampton SO24, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Southampton SO24 a deprived area?
Southampton SO24 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).