Southampton SO50 area guide
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Is Southampton SO50 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO50), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £346,112 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- D Safetycrime 28% above average
- A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
- 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
£346,112
Population
64,209
Recorded crime
292.4
Schools
17
Broadband
87%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southampton SO50
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO50 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (300 of 25,731) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 67 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 SO50, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (220 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 SO50 (May 24–Apr 26, average 323/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 25,775
Owned 68% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 14%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SO50.
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Southampton SO50: frequently asked questions
Is Southampton SO50 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO50), recorded crime is 28% above the national average, homes sell for around £346,112 on average, there are 17 schools in the area (6 of 6 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southampton SO50?
Recorded crime in Southampton SO50 runs at 292.4 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southampton SO50 safe?
Crime in Southampton SO50 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO50 runs at 292.4 per 1,000 properties, 28% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southampton SO50?
Homes in Southampton SO50 sell for around £346,112 on average, based on 800 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southampton SO50 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO50 is rated high. Around 1.2% of properties (300 of 25,731) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 67 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southampton SO50?
There are 17 schools in Southampton SO50 (12 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Southampton SO50 any good?
Of the 6 Ofsted-rated schools in Southampton SO50, 6 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Southampton SO50 a deprived area?
Southampton SO50 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).