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Banister Park & Howard Road

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About

The Banister Park & Howard Road area lies just north of the city centre, characterised by residential streets and local green spaces. The neighbourhood is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with a mix of private homes and rented accommodation. It is a functional residential zone with several small corner shops and takeaways catering to local needs. The area provides straightforward access to the Central Station and the main commercial districts.

Banister Park itself offers a notable green expanse with mature trees, a children's playground, and sports facilities. The area is defined by its proximity to the General Hospital complex and Southampton Solent University's main campus, influencing the local population. A specific local landmark is the former Banister Court Mill chimney, a remnant of the area's historical industrial past, which stands near the park. Traffic along The Avenue is a consistent feature of the local environment.

Area overview

On average Banister Park & Howard Road has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Banister Park & Howard Road is £56,945 per year. There are 1 schools in Banister Park & Howard Road: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Banister Park & Howard Road is home to around 8,266 people, with a population density of about 8,679.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banister Park & Howard Road Population
8,266
Population density
8,679.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.5(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.98(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.53(+1%)
Other theft
6.17(+11%)
Public order
6.05(-1%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,642
56.15%
Other White
1,622
19.62%
Indian
438
5.3%
African
219
2.65%
Other Asian
208
2.52%
Total population: 8,267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,441
48.32%
Level 3 (A level)
1,276
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
738
10.36%
No qualifications
723
10.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
440
6.18%
Total 16+ residents: 7,122

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,911
50.68%
Owns with a mortgage
900
23.87%
Owns outright
696
18.46%
Other social rented
140
3.71%
Other forms of private rent
73
1.94%
Total households: 3,771

Property prices in Banister Park & Howard Road

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Banister Park & Howard Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Banister Park & Howard Road in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banister Park & Howard Road over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£455,000
Flats55£165,000
Semi-Detached15£372,500
Terraced11£360,000

10 years median price trend in Banister Park & Howard Road

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banister Park & Howard Road.

All postcodes in Banister Park & Howard Road

SO152GX

Ashridge Close

SO155BA

Hill Lane

SO155EB

Stafford Road

SO155DW

Arthur Road

SO155SR

Hill Farm Road

SO152NN

Northlands Road

SO171XR

The Avenue

SO152LJ

Northlands Road

SO152NG

Silverdale Road

SO152NS

Old Cricket Mews

SO152PG

Marshall Square

SO152PL

Marshall Square

SO153FA

Kingston Road

SO155BW

Darwin Road

SO152TS

Banister Mews

SO152JP

Banister Road

SO153DD

Park Road

SO155BP

Howard Road

SO155EL

Lumsden Avenue

SO152NB

Archers Road

SO152NH

Silverdale Road

SO153DJ

Paynes Road

SO155RG

Landguard Road

SO152JZ

Hulse Road

SO152NR

Archers Road

SO155BQ

Thornbury Avenue

SO155EA

Stafford Road

SO153LL

Church End

SO155BB

Howard Road

SO155BJ

Howard Road

SO155EQ

Newlands Avenue

SO155BL

Howard Road

SO155DT

Atherley Road

SO152GZ

Northlands Road

SO155DZ

Arthur Road

SO152TT

Hulse Road

SO152QU

Hulse Road

SO153FG

Shirley Road

SO155SP

Hill Farm Road

SO152JQ

Court Road

SO152LF

Northlands Road

SO152TX

Mayfair Gardens

SO155SL

Howard Road

SO152NJ

Silverdale Road

SO155BD

Howard Road

SO155EW

Charlton Road

SO152EN

Banister & Polygon

SO155AQ

Norfolk Road

SO155BS

Darwin Road

SO152JX

Hulse Road

SO152LQ

Archers Road

SO152SN

Lindoe Close

SO155EX

Charlton Road

SO152PA

Marshall Square

SO152RY

Edwin Jones Green

SO155RQ

Landguard Road

SO152TL

Cavendish Mews

SO155AS

Norfolk Road

SO155DJ

Landguard Road

SO155FJ

Malmesbury Road

SO152PB

Marshall Square

SO152TD

Silverdale Road

SO152TJ

Woodlands Way

SO155AZ

Hill Lane

SO155EE

Stafford Road

SO155RS

Stafford Road

SO152LG

Northlands Road

SO155BE

Howard Road

SO155BN

Howard Road

SO155DX

Arthur Road

SO155EZ

Malmesbury Road

SO155ES

Newlands Avenue

SO152LZ

Westrow Gardens

SO153SJ

Shirley Road

SO155BU

Darwin Road

SO155FN

Charlton Road

SO152NA

Westrow Road

SO152QZ

Hulse Road

SO153FH

Shirley Road

SO155AR

Norfolk Road

SO152JL

Brighton Road

SO152WF

Archers Road

SO155DA

Thornbury Avenue

SO155SA

Landguard Road

SO155TW

Hill Lane

SO171XA

Cavendish Grove

SO155BT

Darwin Road

SO155DS

Atherley Road

SO155BY

Darwin Road

SO155DU

Arthur Road

SO155EH

Suffolk Avenue

SO152NL

Northlands Gardens

SO152JR

Court Road

SO152LD

Northlands Road

SO152RS

Moore Close

SO152TG

Charles Knott Gardens

SO155AU

Greville Road

SO155BX

Darwin Road

SO155BZ

Thornbury Avenue

SO153FF

Shirley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.