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City Centre & The Polygon

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About

The City Centre and Polygon area form Southampton's commercial and retail core. This district is defined by its grid layout of Georgian streets, a legacy of post-war reconstruction. Above Bar Street serves as the primary shopping thoroughfare, lined with major chain stores and the large Westquay shopping complex. The area includes the civic centre with its library, art gallery, and Guildhall, alongside modern office blocks and the main bus station. The layout is practical, centred on commerce and transport.

The Polygon itself is a distinct residential conservation area within this central zone. Its name comes from the geometric shape of its central garden, surrounded by elegant Georgian terraces. This green space provides a quiet contrast to the adjacent busy streets. The area is also known for its connection to the author Jane Austen, who lived here for a time. The mix of historic housing, formal gardens, and proximity to the main shopping streets creates a unique urban character.

Area overview

On average City Centre & The Polygon has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 335 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in City Centre & The Polygon is £46,660 per year. There are 2 schools in City Centre & The Polygon: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). City Centre & The Polygon is home to around 8,966 people, with a population density of about 5,674.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
335
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

City Centre & The Polygon Population
8,966
Population density
5,674 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
163.17(+417%)
Shoplifting
130.83(+1531%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.71(+252%)
Public order
35.36(+479%)
Other theft
32.57(+484%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,600
51.3%
Other White
1,592
17.76%
Chinese
593
6.61%
Indian
415
4.63%
Other Asian
329
3.67%
Total population: 8,966

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,258
39.55%
Level 3 (A level)
2,671
32.43%
No qualifications
844
10.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
611
7.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
370
4.49%
Total 16+ residents: 8,237

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,665
51.79%
Other social rented
426
13.25%
Owns with a mortgage
402
12.5%
Owns outright
342
10.64%
Social rents from council
254
7.9%
Total households: 3,215

Property prices in City Centre & The Polygon

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £201,500 in City Centre & The Polygon area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for City Centre & The Polygon 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 City Centre & The Polygon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£399,000
Flats34£176,500
Semi-Detached4£290,000
Terraced9£290,000

10 years median price trend in City Centre & The Polygon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre & The Polygon.

All postcodes in City Centre & The Polygon

SO189SY

Civic Centre Road

SO142BL

Cement Terrace

SO147LJ

Bargate

SO142EQ

Lansdowne Hill

SO142BQ

Castle Way

SO147BS

Park Walk

SO147LU

Bargate

SO189SX

Bargate

SO152HS

Milton Road

SO155SN

Hill Lane

SO143AY

Bernard Street

SO147LR

Bargate

SO151QE

Harbour Parade

SO152DF

Bedford Place

SO152HR

Milton Road

SO147DZ

Above Bar Street

SO152UA

Cumberland Place

SO151ST

Harbour Parade

SO151GW

Blechynden Terrace

SO151HA

Herbert Walker Avenue

SO143BB

Orchard Lane

SO151AL

Blechynden Terrace

SO147DS

Above Bar Street

SO152HP

Carlton Road

SO142BZ

Forest View

SO147LF

Bargate

SO147LP

Commercial Road

SO152BB

Cumberland Place

SO152BH

Cumberland Place

SO189SQ

Bargate

SO147LZ

Civic Centre Road

SO152GB

Kenilworth Road

SO152HU

Holt Road

SO189SW

Bargate

SO147EG

Portland Terrace

SO152FY

Harborough Road

SO147EB

Portland Street

SO147PW

Bargate

SO151GJ

Banister & Polygon

SO151GH

Commercial Road

SO152BQ

Morris Road

SO152GU

Henstead Road

SO152LU

Archers Road

SO152PS

Morris Road

SO142EP

High Street

SO143HP

East Street

SO147DX

Above Bar Street

SO151GD

Commercial Road

SO152HF

Wilton Avenue

SO155WD

Rollesbrook Gardens

SO151GF

Commercial Road

SO152BN

The Polygon

SO152JU

Grosvenor Square

SO152PU

Fitzhugh Street

SO147FF

Above Bar Street

SO151DR

Commercial Road

SO152GJ

Devonshire Road

SO152ND

Archers

SO143BJ

Queens Way

SO143BT

Bargate

SO151QJ

Western Esplanade

SO152FP

Sandhurst Road

SO151BA

Harbour Parade

SO152FS

Newcombe Road

SO142NZ

High Street

SO147ED

Portland Terrace

SO151GT

Commercial Road

SO152BS

Morris Road

SO152BT

Morris Road

SO152DJ

Canton Street

SO152GA

Kenilworth Road

SO152HB

Wilton Avenue

SO152HT

Holt Road

SO152TE

Archers Road

SO155RR

Hill Lane

SO189SJ

Bargate

SO142AF

Upper Bugle Street

SO142BU

Castle Lane

SO143LS

Back Of The Walls

SO147FL

Civic Centre Road

SO151AR

Blechynden Terrace

SO152DS

Bedford Place

SO152HX

Hill Lane

SO152JE

Cromwell Road

SO147BL

Park Walk

SO147FP

Gibbs Road

SO147FQ

Above Bar Street

SO151EG

Banister & Polygon

SO151GS

Commercial Road

SO151QF

Bargate

SO152GN

Devonshire Road

SO155AA

Hill Lane

SO147FN

Above Bar Street

SO147SJ

Civic Centre Road

SO151QD

Above Bar Street

SO151QH

Harbour Parade

SO155RW

Hill Lane

SO155RY

Hill Lane

SO189SH

Bargate

SO152DH

Canton Street

Data Sources

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