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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 average 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 3 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
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bargate

Median price£191,750
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £256K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £191,750 (about £277 per square foot) in Bargate area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bargate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced14£341,000£281
Flats110£174,500£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bargate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bargate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£189,500£252,000
2017£185,000£295,000
2018£193,000£311,250
2019£182,000£275,000
2020£190,000£322,500
2021£187,000£397,500
2022£195,000£387,000
2023£190,000£410,000
2024£190,000£307,500
2025£168,500£347,500
2026£172,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bargate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bargate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£277£264
2017£283£260
2018£301£244
2019£310£241
2020£328£272
2021£317£270
2022£287£305
2023£277£281
2024£269£277
2025£277£267
2026£275£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bargate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bargate in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bargate

What is the average house price in Bargate?

The median sale price in Bargate is £191,750 (about £277 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bargate?

Bargate has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bargate?

Bargate scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bargate sits around rank 11,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bargate?

The average household income in Bargate is around £53,071 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bargate?

Bargate is represented by 1 elected councillor: Luke Reynolds (Green Party).

All postcodes in Bargate

SO141LQ

Cossack Green

SO142EH

Castle Lane

SO140RF

Bargate

SO143HZ

Duke Street

SO143AL

South Western House

SO147LZ

Civic Centre Road

SO189SF

Bargate

SO140AA

The Carronades

SO143EP

Latimer Street

SO143BR

Orchard Place

SO151GW

Blechynden Terrace

SO141PT

Golden Grove

SO143EJ

College Street

SO142NY

Town Quay

SO147ED

Portland Terrace

SO143FT

Canute Road

SO147NR

Bargate

SO143HA

Saxon Gate

SO143HT

Asturias Way

SO147BN

Windsor Terrace

SO143TL

Maritime Walk

SO147EA

Portland Terrace

SO145FF

Andersons Road

SO147FW

West Marlands Road

SO143DA

Lime Street

SO142HN

High Street

SO143JW

Ocean Way

SO145BU

Albert Road North

SO143HG

East Street

SO141QX

Golden Grove

SO143BT

Bargate

SO143GG

Central Road

SO147FB

Ogle Road

SO140NF

Bargate

SO151DE

Castle Way

SO143BA

Bernard Street

SO143AS

Bargate

SO140RH

Bargate

SO141LY

St Mary Street

SO143QF

Channel Way

SO141AF

St Marys Place

SO143FY

Canute Road

SO151ST

Harbour Parade

SO143XD

European Way

SO143FL

Longbridge Industrial Park

SO141YA

Cook Street

SO143HU

Briton Street

SO143JQ

Lower Canal Walk

SO143LF

Ocean Way

SO143GR

Channel Way

SO143FJ

Canute Road

SO147EN

Portland Terrace

SO143FE

Terminus Terrace

SO143JB

Channel Way

SO143TF

Captains Place

SO140RW

Bargate

SO143DF

Orchard Lane

SO141PL

James Street

SO141JZ

South Front

SO141BU

Houndwell Place

SO142AL

Bugle Street

SO141JA

Golden Grove

SO143EN

Briton Street

SO141LL

Palmerston Road

SO143ES

Briton Street

SO143BG

Orchard Lane

SO141PB

St Mary Street

SO142BL

Cement Terrace

SO147DQ

Above Bar Street

SO142JY

Bugle Street

SO141LH

North Front

SO141JB

Golden Grove

SO142DY

French Street

SO143EZ

Briton Street

SO142AS

Merchants Walk

SO141JW

Hanover Buildings

SO141JY

Vincents Walk

SO142BQ

Castle Way

SO142AR

Town Quay

SO143LY

Canute Road

SO141LF

Broad Green

SO143QW

Back Of The Walls

SO151QB

Bargate

SO141JH

Hanover Buildings

SO143FH

Canute Road

SO145GZ

Crosshouse Road

SO143LS

Back Of The Walls

SO142DA

Bargate Street

SO143JG

Lower Canal Walk

SO143GS

Lower Canal Walk

SO143LJ

Ocean Way

SO141AT

St Mary Street

SO143NJ

Marsh Lane

SO143JY

Maritime Walk

SO189SY

Civic Centre Road

SO143AE

Central Road

SO143AW

Back Of The Walls

SO143TQ

Captains Place

SO142DH

High Street

SO145FZ

Endle Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.