Southampton SO52 area guide
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Is Southampton SO52 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO52), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £418,644 on average, there are 2 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 19% 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
£418,644
Population
11,495
Recorded crime
183.8
Schools
2
Broadband
83%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Southampton SO52
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO52 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 3,808) 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)
Annual sold price in SO52, 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 (26 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SO52 (May 24–Apr 26, average 28/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 49
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 4,656
Owned 79% · Social rent 10% · Private rent 10%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SO52.
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Southampton SO52: frequently asked questions
Is Southampton SO52 a good place to live?
In Southampton (SO52), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £418,644 on average, there are 2 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 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Southampton SO52?
Recorded crime in Southampton SO52 runs at 183.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Southampton SO52 safe?
Crime in Southampton SO52 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Southampton SO52 runs at 183.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Southampton SO52?
Homes in Southampton SO52 sell for around £418,644 on average, based on 136 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Southampton SO52 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Southampton SO52 is rated high. Around 0.0% of properties (1 of 3,808) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Southampton SO52?
There are 2 schools in Southampton SO52 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Southampton SO52 a deprived area?
Southampton SO52 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).