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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
40.29(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.35(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.9(+7%)
Other theft
6.77(+21%)
Vehicle crime
6.17(+66%)
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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Banister Park & Howard Road area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Semi-Detached19£405,000
Terraced14£355,000
Detached8£485,000
Flats63£185,000

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

SO152PN

Marshall Square

SO152NE

Archers Road

SO155SR

Hill Farm Road

SO152QR

Northlands Road

SO155AF

Hill Lane

SO155BU

Darwin Road

SO155DW

Arthur Road

SO152PQ

Marshall Square

SO155EN

Lumsden Avenue

SO152PY

Hulse Road

SO155BY

Darwin Road

SO155QU

Hill Lane

SO155ND

Hill Lane

SO152LH

Northlands Road

SO152RZ

Arlott Court

SO152LY

Westrow Road

SO152SD

Hulse Road

SO155DQ

Atherley Road

SO155TW

Hill Lane

SO155AS

Norfolk Road

SO152GX

Ashridge Close

SO152TA

Archers Road

SO152XE

Banister Road

SO152XD

Banister Road

SO155DZ

Arthur Road

SO155AQ

Norfolk Road

SO152NJ

Silverdale Road

SO152NN

Northlands Road

SO155BT

Darwin Road

SO155BS

Darwin Road

SO153DJ

Paynes Road

SO152NQ

Banister Road

SO152LF

Northlands Road

SO155EH

Suffolk Avenue

SO153SJ

Shirley Road

SO155EQ

Newlands Avenue

SO153DF

Lisbon Road

SO153DD

Park Road

SO171XS

The Avenue

SO155AE

Hill Lane

SO152NB

Archers Road

SO152JT

Banister Road

SO155BL

Howard Road

SO152LA

Hulse Road

SO155DN

Landguard Road

SO152LX

Banister Gardens

SO155FL

Charlton Road

SO155ET

Newlands Avenue

SO155AR

Norfolk Road

SO155EX

Charlton Road

SO152TL

Cavendish Mews

SO155BH

Howard Road

SO152TW

Mayfair Gardens

SO152NH

Silverdale Road

SO152NR

Archers Road

SO155AW

Greville Road

SO155BZ

Thornbury Avenue

SO155ER

Newlands Avenue

SO155TU

Hill Lane

SO155ES

Newlands Avenue

SO155FA

Hill Lane

SO152TD

Silverdale Road

SO152WF

Archers Road

SO155AH

Raymond Road

SO155BG

Howard Road

SO155SP

Hill Farm Road

SO152JJ

Brighton Road

SO152LW

Westrow Road

SO155AL

Raymond Road

SO152JZ

Hulse Road

SO152GZ

Northlands Road

SO152PT

Marshall Square

SO152PG

Marshall Square

SO155AU

Greville Road

SO155EE

Stafford Road

SO155DB

Hill Lane

SO155DR

Atherley Road

SO155DU

Arthur Road

SO152LB

Hulse Road

SO155RS

Stafford Road

SO152TJ

Woodlands Way

SO155TY

Hill Lane

SO155BW

Darwin Road

SO152GS

Hulse Road

SO152LN

Northlands Road

SO155DL

Landguard Road

SO152TS

Banister Mews

SO155EG

Suffolk Avenue

SO152SN

Lindoe Close

SO153FN

Shirley Road

SO152EN

Banister & Polygon

SO155EL

Lumsden Avenue

SO152LQ

Archers Road

SO153FD

Shirley Road

SO152JQ

Court Road

SO155SA

Landguard Road

SO152JN

Banister Road

SO155DX

Arthur Road

SO155BE

Howard Road

SO153FA

Kingston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.