Southampton SO51 area guide
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Is Southampton SO51 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO51), recorded crime is 40% below the national average, homes sell for around £499,383 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 40% below 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
£499,383
Population
42,502
Recorded crime
136.7
Schools
14
Broadband
58%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southampton SO51
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO51 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (1,263 of 18,706) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 578 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 SO51, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (126 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 SO51 (May 24–Apr 26, average 116/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 50
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 25%
- Households
- 17,843
Owned 76% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 13%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SO51.
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Southampton SO51: frequently asked questions
Is Southampton SO51 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO51), recorded crime is 40% below the national average, homes sell for around £499,383 on average, there are 14 schools in the area (3 of 3 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 SO51?
Recorded crime in Southampton SO51 runs at 136.7 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southampton SO51 safe?
Crime in Southampton SO51 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO51 runs at 136.7 per 1,000 properties, 40% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southampton SO51?
Homes in Southampton SO51 sell for around £499,383 on average, based on 506 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southampton SO51 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO51 is rated high. Around 6.8% of properties (1,263 of 18,706) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 578 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southampton SO51?
There are 14 schools in Southampton SO51 (9 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Are the schools in Southampton SO51 any good?
Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in Southampton SO51, 3 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).
Is Southampton SO51 a deprived area?
Southampton SO51 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).