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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

SO155EB

Stafford Road

SO155DJ

Landguard Road

SO152JL

Brighton Road

SO171AG

Cavendish Grove

SO155FJ

Malmesbury Road

SO155EP

Newlands Avenue

SO153FG

Shirley Road

SO152TG

Charles Knott Gardens

SO152RY

Edwin Jones Green

SO152LP

Northlands Road

SO155AJ

Raymond Road

SO152NW

Northlands Road

SO155SL

Howard Road

SO152DQ

Northlands Road

SO155LP

Charlton Road

SO155DP

Landguard Road

SO153LL

Church End

SO153FP

Shirley Road

SO155EY

Malmesbury Road

SO152NA

Westrow Road

SO155AZ

Hill Lane

SO155BN

Howard Road

SO153DG

Lisbon Road

SO155EJ

Lumsden Avenue

SO155EU

Charlton Road

SO155BJ

Howard Road

SO152NU

Northlands Road

SO152JR

Court Road

SO155AT

Norfolk Road

SO152LG

Northlands Road

SO155BP

Howard Road

SO152NL

Northlands Gardens

SO152JS

Court Road

SO152RS

Moore Close

SO155BQ

Thornbury Avenue

SO152TF

Charles Knott Gardens

SO155FB

St James Road

SO171XA

Cavendish Grove

SO152LS

Archers Road

SO152LJ

Northlands Road

SO152PZ

Hulse Road

SO155EW

Charlton Road

SO155ED

Stafford Road

SO152QU

Hulse Road

SO155BD

Howard Road

SO153FH

Shirley Road

SO155DD

Hill Lane

SO155EF

Suffolk Avenue

SO155DY

Arthur Road

SO155EA

Stafford Road

SO152NS

Old Cricket Mews

SO155DA

Thornbury Avenue

SO155BA

Hill Lane

SO155RG

Landguard Road

SO152TT

Hulse Road

SO155DS

Atherley Road

SO153DH

Park Road

SO152LL

Northlands Road

SO152TU

Court Royal Mews

SO152NF

Archers Road

SO152NG

Silverdale Road

SO152TX

Mayfair Gardens

SO155DT

Atherley Road

SO152JX

Hulse Road

SO171XR

The Avenue

SO152PL

Marshall Square

SO171XE

Cavendish Grove

SO155TX

Hill Lane

SO152LD

Northlands Road

SO152QZ

Hulse Road

SO152PB

Marshall Square

SO152PD

Marshall Square

SO152JW

Hulse Road

SO152PA

Marshall Square

SO152LZ

Westrow Gardens

SO152TH

Ranelagh Gardens

SO152JP

Banister Road

SO155BB

Howard Road

SO153FF

Shirley Road

SO155RQ

Landguard Road

SO152JY

Hulse Road

SO155EZ

Malmesbury Road

SO152SB

Hulse Road

SO155BX

Darwin Road

SO155FN

Charlton Road

SO155BR

Thornbury Avenue

Data Sources

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