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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 moderate 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
6/10
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 £180,000 in Bargate area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £675,000.

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£347,500

10 years median price trend in Bargate

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

All postcodes in Bargate

SO142EL

Castle Way

SO142BY

High Street

SO145GP

Anglesea Terrace

SO189SW

Bargate

SO145FD

Andersons Road

SO147FN

Above Bar Street

SO143AF

Royal Crescent Road

SO142AD

St Michaels Square

SO143HN

East Street

SO142AG

Bugle Street

SO143LL

Queens Way

SO142EN

West Street

SO143QN

Central Road

SO143BW

Orchard Place

SO145BR

The Compass

SO141LT

Johnson Street

SO147LP

Commercial Road

SO147LH

Bargate

SO142DT

Castle Lane

SO142AA

High Street

SO143TB

Atlantic Close

SO142EB

High Street

SO147FY

Civic Centre Road

SO143SE

Central Road

SO143GN

White Star Place

SO141NJ

Cook Street

SO147DT

Above Bar Street

SO142BE

Simnel Street

SO143FP

Albert Road South

SO142NA

High Street

SO143EB

Briton Street

SO145AH

Crosshouse Road

SO141LB

North Front

SO143LT

Orchard Place

SO142BS

High Street

SO143JZ

Maritime Walk

SO143PX

Bargate

SO141AZ

St Marys Place

SO142AQ

Town Quay

SO141PJ

James Street

SO147LF

Bargate

SO189SP

Bargate

SO143TH

Maryfield

SO142AP

Bugle Street

SO151QD

Above Bar Street

SO142LX

Bugle Street

SO143PE

Orchard Place

SO142AJ

Bugle Street

SO147PR

Bargate

SO141QJ

Golden Grove

SO142NW

High Street

SO145BJ

Chapel Road

SO152PU

Fitzhugh Street

SO142FT

West Bargate

SO143ET

Duke Street

SO143EY

Briton Street

SO147EB

Portland Street

SO143AZ

Queens Way

SO140TX

Bargate

SO141NX

St Mary Street

SO151AL

Blechynden Terrace

SO145FB

Melbourne Street

SO141PS

Golden Grove

SO143LH

Ocean Way

SO147FH

Above Bar Street

SO141NS

St Mary Street

SO142BB

Hamtun Street

SO147LW

Commercial Road

SO142ED

Castle Way

SO147FG

Above Bar Street

SO143HX

Bargate

SO142BZ

Forest View

SO143AH

Central Road

SO143FX

Royal Crescent Road

SO147LE

Above Bar Street

SO143GX

Canute Road

SO143HS

Andes Close

SO142DX

Bugle Street

SO145DJ

Thomas Blake Avenue

SO143DS

Oxford Street

SO140NZ

Northam Road

SO147LL

Bargate

SO147EJ

Havelock Road

SO142AF

Upper Bugle Street

SO143JJ

East Street

SO143LG

Ocean Way

SO142AE

Bugle Street

SO151AE

West Quay Road

SO151RA

Mountbatten Way

SO142EA

High Street

SO143TY

Pacific Close

SO147BQ

Windsor Terrace

SO141BP

Hanover Buildings

SO143HD

East Street

SO143DD

Orchard Lane

SO141LW

St Mary Street

SO147LR

Bargate

SO141AX

Craven Street

SO147FJ

Civic Centre Road

SO140RL

Bargate

Data Sources

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