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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

SO145FH

Ted Bates Road

SO147EG

Portland Terrace

SO143BA

Bernard Street

SO143EB

Briton Street

SO143FH

Canute Road

SO143PJ

Bernard Street

SO147EB

Portland Street

SO141LZ

St Mary Street

SO141PS

Golden Grove

SO143DS

Oxford Street

SO143TN

Admirals Quay

SO145BY

Endle Street

SO147PW

Bargate

SO143DX

Canute Road

SO143DG

King Street

SO143EH

Bernard Street

SO143EU

Terminus Terrace

SO143EW

City Commerce Centre

SO142AT

French Street

SO142EP

High Street

SO143BP

Queens Terrace

SO143HP

East Street

SO143JW

Ocean Way

SO145BS

The Compass

SO145FZ

Endle Street

SO147DX

Above Bar Street

SO141DF

Ascupart Street

SO141PP

James Street

SO143LB

College Street

SO152PU

Fitzhugh Street

SO141NS

St Mary Street

SO141NZ

St Mary Street

SO141PN

James Street

SO143BZ

Terminus Terrace

SO143RS

Bernard Street

SO147FF

Above Bar Street

SO140RW

Bargate

SO141BU

Houndwell Place

SO141JH

Hanover Buildings

SO141LT

Johnson Street

SO143BJ

Queens Way

SO143BT

Bargate

SO143DR

John Street

SO143ER

Bernard Street

SO143PX

Bargate

SO151QJ

Western Esplanade

SO141NJ

Cook Street

SO141NW

St Mary Street

SO141PE

St Mary Street

SO141QJ

Golden Grove

SO142AP

Bugle Street

SO142DH

High Street

SO143AN

Lower Canal Walk

SO145FF

Andersons Road

SO145GB

Albert Road North

SO151BA

Harbour Parade

SO142NZ

High Street

SO143EA

Bernard Street

SO143EN

Briton Street

SO143TQ

Captains Place

SO147ED

Portland Terrace

SO140AY

New Road

SO141PQ

James Street

SO143JE

Channel Way

SO143JL

Briton Street

SO189SJ

Bargate

SO141JB

Golden Grove

SO141LP

Palmerston Road

SO141LY

St Mary Street

SO142AF

Upper Bugle Street

SO142BU

Castle Lane

SO142NT

High Street

SO143EG

Bernard Street

SO143LS

Back Of The Walls

SO143TE

Captains Place

SO145BR

The Compass

SO145FE

Andersons Road

SO145GL

Chapel Road

SO147FL

Civic Centre Road

SO141AQ

Bargate

SO143DZ

Bernard Street

SO143GF

Central Road

SO143GG

Central Road

SO143GN

White Star Place

SO143SB

Back Of The Walls

SO145DJ

Thomas Blake Avenue

SO147BL

Park Walk

SO147FP

Gibbs Road

SO147FQ

Above Bar Street

SO151QF

Bargate

SO142DB

St Michaels Street

SO143AQ

Queens Way

SO143ES

Briton Street

SO147FN

Above Bar Street

SO147SJ

Civic Centre Road

SO151QD

Above Bar Street

SO151QH

Harbour Parade

SO189SH

Bargate

SO142BB

Hamtun Street

SO142JY

Bugle Street

Data Sources

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