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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

SO141BS

Houndwell Place

SO141PR

James Street

SO142AZ

Western Esplanade

SO143BF

Oxford Street

SO142AX

High Street

SO143BP

Queens Terrace

SO143BB

Orchard Lane

SO143GF

Central Road

SO143EU

Terminus Terrace

SO140RB

East Park Terrace

SO140GH

Northam Road

SO143DH

Orchard Lane

SO145GL

Chapel Road

SO141LD

Craven Walk

SO141NW

St Mary Street

SO189SS

Bargate

SO143HQ

East Street

SO143TJ

Ocean Way

SO143TX

Pacific Close

SO141GS

Coleman Street

SO143QP

Cunard Road

SO140YN

Bargate

SO143DQ

Challis Court

SO143HY

St Marys Place

SO147NA

Bargate

SO143HF

Briton Street

SO142BX

Castle Way

SO189SN

Bargate

SO143DR

John Street

SO145DH

Thomas Blake Avenue

SO189SR

Bargate

SO141PH

James Street

SO142NS

High Street

SO189SD

Bargate

SO147NP

Bargate

SO141DE

Ascupart Street

SO143ER

Bernard Street

SO147FQ

Above Bar Street

SO140AB

New Road

SO143AG

Ocean Way

SO141BZ

Palmerston Road

SO143FS

Royal Crescent Road

SO147DU

Above Bar Street

SO143BY

Bargate

SO151HG

Southern Road

SO147DX

Above Bar Street

SO141LJ

North Front

SO143FR

Albert Road South

SO141QG

Golden Grove

SO140RX

Bargate

SO143GJ

Lower Canal Walk

SO145FN

Standford Street

SO140SN

Northam Road

SO141XA

St Mary's Place

SO147NN

Above Bar Street

SO151BA

Harbour Parade

SO143FA

Albert Road South

SO143LR

Queen's Terrace

SO140RG

Bargate

SO151QE

Harbour Parade

SO141RA

Golden Grove

SO151QH

Harbour Parade

SO145BQ

The Compass

SO141PW

Golden Grove

SO142BJ

Upper Bugle Street

SO143GA

Rudd Way

SO147DW

Above Bar Street

SO143JP

Lower Canal Walk

SO145FJ

Glebe Road

SO141PP

James Street

SO147NG

Civic Centre Road

SO143AY

Bernard Street

SO143BD

Orchard Lane

SO140PB

Northam Road

SO140TY

Bargate

SO142AB

St Michaels Street

SO143TU

Bargate

SO140PA

Northam Road

SO141LX

Winton Street

SO141LP

Palmerston Road

SO141NR

St Mary Street

SO143AJ

Canute Road

SO143JE

Channel Way

SO145BS

The Compass

SO143TE

Captains Place

SO141NF

St Mary Street

SO145FH

Ted Bates Road

SO145DL

Thomas Blake Avenue

SO142BH

Upper Bugle Street

SO143EH

Bernard Street

SO143JA

Channel Way

SO141PG

St Mary Street

SO141PN

James Street

SO143QR

Maritime Walk

SO143GQ

Channel Way

SO143DJ

Oxford Street

SO143DX

Canute Road

SO143EE

Oxford Mews

SO143LN

Ocean Way

SO145GQ

Nelson Street

Data Sources

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