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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 324 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
324
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
160.5(+406%)
Shoplifting
124.69(+1463%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.48(+221%)
Public order
32.46(+435%)
Other theft
31.68(+465%)
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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 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
Semi-Detached4£290,000
Detached1£308,000
Flats34£179,000
Terraced12£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

SO152NZ

Handel Road

SO147LT

Civic Centre Road

SO151GA

Commercial Road

SO147BH

Portland Street

SO142EP

High Street

SO152DE

Henstead Road

SO143BG

Orchard Lane

SO189SF

Bargate

SO142EN

West Street

SO152HA

Wilton Avenue

SO147SL

Civic Centre Road

SO143LE

Canal Walk

SO152FJ

Newcombe Road

SO155RY

Hill Lane

SO151GF

Commercial Road

SO147LX

Civic Centre Road

SO152HT

Holt Road

SO152GF

Coventry Road

SO152BN

The Polygon

SO155RR

Hill Lane

SO142NZ

High Street

SO189ST

Bargate

SO152LU

Archers Road

SO147PU

Bargate

SO151GU

Commercial Road

SO152DF

Bedford Place

SO155AD

Hill Lane

SO151DQ

West Park Road

SO151ST

Harbour Parade

SO142BY

High Street

SO152JE

Cromwell Road

SO152AR

The Dell

SO152LE

Archers Road

SO147DX

Above Bar Street

SO152YS

Cumberland Place

SO152GT

The Polygon

SO147EJ

Havelock Road

SO143HD

East Street

SO147LP

Commercial Road

SO189SP

Bargate

SO152JH

Cromwell Road

SO152BB

Cumberland Place

SO151RE

Solent Road

SO152FZ

Harborough Road

SO152HS

Milton Road

SO152BQ

Morris Road

SO152BZ

Grosvenor Square

SO143LS

Back Of The Walls

SO151GZ

West Quay Road

SO143BH

Canal Walk

SO151QE

Harbour Parade

SO152NX

Leroux Close

SO152HJ

Wilton Avenue

SO143LU

Bernard Street

SO189SX

Bargate

SO189SQ

Bargate

SO152HQ

Carlton Road

SO147FQ

Above Bar Street

SO147DW

Above Bar Street

SO152XW

Archers Road

SO152YT

Cumberland Place

SO189SS

Bargate

SO152TE

Archers Road

SO152QQ

Devonshire Road

SO143HB

Eastgate Street

SO142DF

High Street

SO141JY

Vincents Walk

SO142BZ

Forest View

SO155RT

Hill Lane

SO151GE

Commercial Road

SO152FG

Handel Terrace

SO147NR

Bargate

SO147PR

Bargate

SO142DA

Bargate Street

SO151GS

Commercial Road

SO147FJ

Civic Centre Road

SO152BG

Cumberland Place

SO189SD

Bargate

SO147NP

Bargate

SO151GW

Blechynden Terrace

SO152JA

Milton Road

SO152DD

Henstead Road

SO147FY

Civic Centre Road

SO147BQ

Windsor Terrace

SO152BR

Morris Road

SO189SU

Bargate

SO142EH

Castle Lane

SO152JD

Milton Road

SO152FT

Newcombe Road

SO155PA

Hill Lane

SO151QJ

Western Esplanade

SO152GW

Henstead Road

SO147EN

Portland Terrace

SO143BB

Orchard Lane

SO147NN

Above Bar Street

SO152JF

Cromwell Road

SO147NF

Above Bar Street

SO152GQ

Grosvenor Square

SO152GP

Devonshire Road

SO142EQ

Lansdowne Hill

Data Sources

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