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About

Bargate ward encompasses Southampton's historic core and immediate southern districts. The area includes the remains of the medieval town walls, with the Bargate monument itself acting as a central landmark. The ward stretches south to include the civic centre, guildhall, and main shopping streets, blending administrative functions with retail. Its western edge meets the docks, while residential areas consist primarily of modern apartment buildings and some converted older terraces.

The ward is defined by its dense, mixed-use character. A large student population resides here due to the proximity of Southampton Solent University campuses. The Queensway terrace, a long, curving row of uniform Georgian houses, provides a distinct architectural contrast to the contemporary developments. Daily life is shaped by the constant movement between the university, the retail centre, and the residential towers, with the ancient walls forming a quiet backdrop to the modern city.

Area overview

On average Bargate has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 24.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bargate is £53,071 per year. There are 4 schools in Bargate: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bargate

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £184,000 in Bargate area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bargate 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 Bargate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£308,000
Flats120£166,000
Semi-Detached1£350,000
Terraced14£315,000

10 years median price trend in Bargate

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bargate.

All postcodes in Bargate

SO189SY

Civic Centre Road

SO141AR

Chapel Road

SO143HG

East Street

SO140AB

New Road

SO140RF

Bargate

SO142LX

Bugle Street

SO140YN

Bargate

SO141LG

Cossack Green

SO142BL

Cement Terrace

SO143EP

Latimer Street

SO143FU

Platform Road

SO143LJ

Ocean Way

SO145GQ

Nelson Street

SO147DQ

Above Bar Street

SO147LJ

Bargate

SO142EQ

Lansdowne Hill

SO141YA

Cook Street

SO142BQ

Castle Way

SO147BS

Park Walk

SO147LU

Bargate

SO189SX

Bargate

SO141AX

Craven Street

SO141LD

Craven Walk

SO142DZ

Castle Way

SO143BY

Bargate

SO143QS

Maritime Walk

SO145BJ

Chapel Road

SO145FN

Standford Street

SO143AY

Bernard Street

SO143BR

Orchard Place

SO143FA

Albert Road South

SO143XB

Mermaid Way

SO147LR

Bargate

SO151QE

Harbour Parade

SO141PZ

Josian Walk

SO143BN

Orchard Lane

SO143EX

Marsh Lane

SO143GP

Channel Way

SO143HF

Briton Street

SO143TU

Bargate

SO147DZ

Above Bar Street

SO151ST

Harbour Parade

SO140RN

Bargate

SO141JZ

South Front

SO141LH

North Front

SO141NB

Sussex Road

SO141NY

St Mary Street

SO142EL

Castle Way

SO142ET

Town Quay

SO143BU

Threefield Lane

SO143HT

Asturias Way

SO143HZ

Duke Street

SO151GW

Blechynden Terrace

SO151HA

Herbert Walker Avenue

SO142EB

High Street

SO143BB

Orchard Lane

SO143JT

Bernard Street

SO145BW

Old Mill Lane

SO145FB

Melbourne Street

SO151AL

Blechynden Terrace

SO141LU

Ascupart Street

SO141NL

Golden Grove

SO142AW

Castle Way

SO143AR

Brunswick Square

SO143BS

Queens Terrace

SO147DS

Above Bar Street

SO143BW

Orchard Place

SO143JA

Channel Way

SO143QF

Channel Way

SO143QP

Cunard Road

SO143SE

Central Road

SO140TX

Bargate

SO141LN

St Mary Street

SO143FR

Albert Road South

SO143JU

Chandos Street

SO143QY

Queensway

SO145FD

Andersons Road

SO147DR

Above Bar Street

SO140PA

Northam Road

SO141BS

Houndwell Place

SO141NF

St Mary Street

SO141PH

James Street

SO141PU

Golden Grove

SO142BZ

Forest View

SO143AZ

Queens Way

SO143HW

Orchard Place

SO143LP

Marsh Lane

SO147LF

Bargate

SO147LP

Commercial Road

SO189SQ

Bargate

SO142AS

Merchants Walk

SO143FN

Neptune Way

SO147LZ

Civic Centre Road

SO189SW

Bargate

SO141BX

East Street

SO141BZ

Palmerston Road

SO142DY

French Street

SO142GJ

Gloucester Square

SO143HU

Briton Street

SO143LR

Queen's Terrace

Data Sources

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