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Southampton SO51 7 area guide

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Is Southampton SO51 7 a good place to live?

In Southampton (SO51 7), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £410,360 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, 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.

Flood risk in Southampton SO51 7

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO51 7 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (48 of 3,789) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 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: £72,209 (162 sales)1996: £80,605 (311 sales)1997: £82,806 (246 sales)1998: £90,802 (192 sales)1999: £95,533 (189 sales)2000: £134,817 (189 sales)2001: £136,177 (170 sales)2002: £174,195 (199 sales)2003: £183,562 (136 sales)2004: £206,256 (166 sales)2005: £202,930 (132 sales)2006: £215,842 (196 sales)2007: £244,274 (194 sales)2008: £226,692 (61 sales)2009: £233,225 (107 sales)2010: £244,765 (106 sales)2011: £247,951 (106 sales)2012: £252,693 (113 sales)2013: £230,978 (135 sales)2014: £247,772 (169 sales)2015: £283,386 (127 sales)2016: £288,301 (132 sales)2017: £318,522 (154 sales)2018: £406,511 (184 sales)2019: £412,017 (154 sales)2020: £390,827 (96 sales)2021: £472,500 (183 sales)2022: £441,551 (128 sales)2023: £491,142 (119 sales)2024: £410,360 (122 sales)2025: £440,803 (139 sales)2026: £422,162 (30 sales) 2026: £422,162 (30 sales) — part year so far £491,142 £72,209 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SO51 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (30 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 40 crimesJun 24: 42 crimesJul 24: 43 crimesAug 24: 26 crimesSep 24: 20 crimesOct 24: 21 crimesNov 24: 47 crimesDec 24: 43 crimesJan 25: 18 crimesFeb 25: 40 crimesMar 25: 41 crimesApr 25: 33 crimesMay 25: 40 crimesJun 25: 32 crimesJul 25: 37 crimesAug 25: 39 crimesSep 25: 34 crimesOct 25: 32 crimesNov 25: 38 crimesDec 25: 27 crimesJan 26: 39 crimesFeb 26: 30 crimesMar 26: 40 crimesApr 26: 44 crimes Apr 26: 44 crimes 47 18 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SO51 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 35/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
46
One-person households
29%
Households with children
26%
Households
6,581

Owned 74% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SO51 7.

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Southampton SO51 7: frequently asked questions

Is Southampton SO51 7 a good place to live?

In Southampton (SO51 7), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £410,360 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Southampton SO51 7?

Recorded crime in Southampton SO51 7 runs at 275.0 per 1,000 properties, 3% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Southampton SO51 7 safe?

Crime in Southampton SO51 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO51 7 runs at 275.0 per 1,000 properties, 3% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Southampton SO51 7?

Homes in Southampton SO51 7 sell for around £410,360 on average, based on 122 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Southampton SO51 7 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO51 7 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (48 of 3,789) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Southampton SO51 7?

There are 3 schools in Southampton SO51 7 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Southampton SO51 7 a deprived area?

Southampton SO51 7 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).