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Southampton SO32 1 area guide

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Is Southampton SO32 1 a good place to live?

In Southampton (SO32 1), recorded crime is 49% below the national average, homes sell for around £512,980 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Flood risk in Southampton SO32 1

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO32 1 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (85 of 5,231) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 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)

1995: £91,372 (147 sales)1996: £89,986 (161 sales)1997: £103,070 (198 sales)1998: £114,616 (182 sales)1999: £130,981 (188 sales)2000: £162,288 (147 sales)2001: £172,022 (205 sales)2002: £193,934 (209 sales)2003: £227,368 (180 sales)2004: £261,851 (147 sales)2005: £250,069 (158 sales)2006: £254,596 (211 sales)2007: £271,874 (230 sales)2008: £271,064 (120 sales)2009: £307,467 (130 sales)2010: £272,310 (112 sales)2011: £314,549 (102 sales)2012: £275,572 (117 sales)2013: £296,210 (121 sales)2014: £335,730 (160 sales)2015: £305,088 (169 sales)2016: £372,416 (204 sales)2017: £436,481 (160 sales)2018: £416,264 (148 sales)2019: £480,740 (133 sales)2020: £442,845 (161 sales)2021: £463,759 (261 sales)2022: £502,066 (207 sales)2023: £515,360 (116 sales)2024: £512,980 (111 sales)2025: £502,709 (167 sales)2026: £412,941 (34 sales) 2026: £412,941 (34 sales) — part year so far £515,360 £89,986 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SO32 1, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (34 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 44 crimesJun 24: 31 crimesJul 24: 33 crimesAug 24: 29 crimesSep 24: 21 crimesOct 24: 34 crimesNov 24: 28 crimesDec 24: 25 crimesJan 25: 34 crimesFeb 25: 19 crimesMar 25: 36 crimesApr 25: 24 crimesMay 25: 39 crimesJun 25: 27 crimesJul 25: 66 crimesAug 25: 35 crimesSep 25: 49 crimesOct 25: 32 crimesNov 25: 35 crimesDec 25: 24 crimesJan 26: 16 crimesFeb 26: 32 crimesMar 26: 48 crimesApr 26: 34 crimes Apr 26: 34 crimes 66 16 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SO32 1 (May 24–Apr 26, average 33/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
49
One-person households
27%
Households with children
26%
Households
6,277

Owned 74% · Social rent 12% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SO32 1.

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Southampton SO32 1: frequently asked questions

Is Southampton SO32 1 a good place to live?

In Southampton (SO32 1), recorded crime is 49% below the national average, homes sell for around £512,980 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 SO32 1?

Recorded crime in Southampton SO32 1 runs at 136.0 per 1,000 properties, 49% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Southampton SO32 1 safe?

Crime in Southampton SO32 1 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO32 1 runs at 136.0 per 1,000 properties, 49% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Southampton SO32 1?

Homes in Southampton SO32 1 sell for around £512,980 on average, based on 111 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Southampton SO32 1 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO32 1 is rated high. Around 1.6% of properties (85 of 5,231) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 11 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Southampton SO32 1?

There are 3 schools in Southampton SO32 1 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Southampton SO32 1 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Southampton SO32 1, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Southampton SO32 1 a deprived area?

Southampton SO32 1 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).