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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

SO155DD

Hill Lane

SO152TH

Ranelagh Gardens

SO153FP

Shirley Road

SO155AH

Raymond Road

SO152DQ

Northlands Road

SO152XD

Banister Road

SO153DH

Park Road

SO155AE

Hill Lane

SO152NQ

Banister Road

SO152NW

Northlands Road

SO152QR

Northlands Road

SO155DN

Landguard Road

SO153FD

Shirley Road

SO155DQ

Atherley Road

SO155TU

Hill Lane

SO152JN

Banister Road

SO152PN

Marshall Square

SO152XE

Banister & Polygon

SO155DL

Landguard Road

SO152JW

Hulse Road

SO152LL

Northlands Road

SO155LP

Charlton Road

SO171AG

Cavendish Grove

SO155EN

Lumsden Avenue

SO155FA

Hill Lane

SO152LY

Westrow Road

SO152PQ

Marshall Square

SO152TU

Court Royal Mews

SO155FB

St James Road

SO155TY

Hill Lane

SO155EJ

Lumsden Avenue

SO155AF

Hill Lane

SO155BG

Howard Road

SO155EF

Suffolk Avenue

SO155QU

Hill Lane

SO152RZ

Arlott Court

SO155BR

Thornbury Avenue

SO152LA

Hulse Road

SO152TF

Charles Knott Gardens

SO155AL

Raymond Road

SO155DP

Landguard Road

SO152LB

Hulse Road

SO152PD

Marshall Square

SO152SD

Hulse Road

SO153DF

Lisbon Road

SO155AT

Norfolk Road

SO155ER

Newlands Avenue

SO152SB

Hulse Road

SO152TW

Mayfair Gardens

SO155AJ

Raymond Road

SO155EU

Charlton Road

SO171XS

The Avenue

SO153FN

Shirley Road

SO155AW

Greville Road

SO155DB

Hill Lane

SO155EY

Malmesbury Road

SO152JT

Banister Road

SO171XE

Cavendish Grove

SO152PT

Marshall Square

SO155ED

Stafford Road

SO152JJ

Brighton Road

SO152NF

Archers Road

SO155ET

Newlands Avenue

SO155TX

Hill Lane

SO152LN

Northlands Road

SO152JY

Hulse Road

SO152LW

Westrow Road

SO153DG

Lisbon Road

SO155EG

Suffolk Avenue

SO152PZ

Hulse Road

SO152TA

Archers Road

SO152LH

Northlands Road

SO152NU

Northlands Road

SO155BH

Howard Road

SO152LP

Northlands Road

SO152NE

Archers Road

SO152JS

Court Road

SO152LX

Banister Gardens

SO155FL

Charlton Road

SO152GS

Hulse Road

SO152LS

Archers Road

SO152PY

Hulse Road

SO155DR

Atherley Road

SO155ND

Hill Lane

SO155DY

Arthur Road

SO155EP

Newlands Avenue

Data Sources

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