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City Centre & The Polygon

England / South East / Southampton / City Centre & The Polygon

About

The City Centre is the commercial and retail hub of Southampton, featuring a mix of high-street shops, shopping centres, and dining options. The area is anchored by Westquay, one of the largest shopping centres in the region, and is surrounded by historic landmarks like the Bargate and the medieval town walls. Public transport links, including the central train station, make it easily accessible.

The Polygon, located just north of the City Centre, is a quieter residential area with a mix of Victorian and modern housing. It is known for its leafy streets and proximity to cultural spots like the Nuffield Theatre and Guildhall Square. The area offers a balance of city convenience and a more relaxed atmosphere, with local cafes and green spaces like East Park nearby.

Area overview

On average City Centre & The Polygon has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 374 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in City Centre & The Polygon is £43,500 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
374
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £183,750 in City Centre & The Polygon area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,500 up to £490,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£308,000
Flats45£175,000
Semi-Detached2£308,750
Terraced8£280,000

10 years price trend in City Centre & The Polygon

All postcodes in City Centre & The Polygon

SO152DH

Canton Street

SO152DL

Canton Street

SO155RW

Hill Lane

SO155RY

Hill Lane

SO142EN

West Street

SO151AE

West Quay Road

SO152FT

Newcombe Road

SO152FX

Harborough Road

SO152JF

Carlton Road

SO152NP

Cumberland Place

SO189SF

City Centre & The Polygon

SO189SP

City Centre & The Polygon

SO143HA

Back Of The Walls

SO147BH

Portland Street

SO147LL

City Centre & The Polygon

SO147EA

Portland Terrace

SO151DE

Castle Way

SO151DQ

West Park Road

SO151GG

Commercial Road

SO151GU

Commercial Road

SO151GY

Harbour Parade

SO152FH

Handel Terrace

SO152PX

The Dell

SO155RT

Hill Lane

SO147DW

Above Bar Street

SO147LW

Commercial Road

SO147NN

Above Bar Street

SO152HJ

Bedford Place

SO189SG

City Centre & The Polygon

SO142BP

Castle Way

SO142DA

Bargate Street

SO147BQ

Windsor Terrace

SO147FW

Civic Centre Road

SO147FY

Civic Centre Road

SO147PE

Civic Centre Road

SO152HL

Carlton Road

SO152BU

The Dell

SO152DR

Amoy Street

SO152FZ

Harborough Road

SO152GH

Devonshire Road

SO152NT

Archers Road

SO152QQ

Devonshire Road

SO155WA

Rollesbrook Gardens

SO189SS

City Centre & The Polygon

SO147PU

City Centre & The Polygon

SO142BH

Castle Square

SO142EH

Castle Lane

SO143HD

Back Of The Walls

SO151GX

Blechynden Terrace

SO152AR

Archers Road

SO152DE

Henstead Road

SO152GE

Coventry Road

SO152GQ

Grosvenor Square

SO152GR

Cumberland Place

SO152GT

The Polygon

SO152YU

Cumberland Place

SO155PA

Hill Lane

SO151GE

Blechynden Terrace

SO189SB

City Centre & The Polygon

SO152HG

Wilton Avenue

SO147LD

Civic Centre Road

SO147SA

City Centre & The Polygon

SO152BP

The Polygon

SO152FW

Sandhurst Road

SO152GF

Coventry Road

SO152TR

Berkeley Close

SO147PR

City Centre & The Polygon

SO142DD

Albion Place

SO147FE

Above Bar Street

SO151AQ

Blechynden Terrace

SO151DJ

Havelock Road

SO151RE

Solent Road

SO152EX

Crossley Place

SO152FG

Handel Terrace

SO152HA

Wilton Avenue

SO152JD

Berkeley Road

SO152PF

The Dell

SO155WB

Hill Lane

SO189SU

City Centre & The Polygon

SO189SY

Civic Centre Road

SO143GT

Brunswick Square

SO151AG

West Quay Road

SO151HG

Southern Road

SO152DD

Devonshire Road

SO152HE

Wilton Avenue

SO152XW

Archers Road

SO155WE

Hill Lane

SO189SN

City Centre & The Polygon

SO142BN

Castle Lane

SO142BY

Hanover Buildings

SO143HB

Eastgate Street

SO143LE

Back Of The Walls

SO147NF

Above Bar Street

SO147NP

City Centre & The Polygon

SO147SL

Civic Centre Road

SO151RA

Mountbatten Way

SO152BW

Handel Road

SO152FL

Newcombe Road

SO152HD

Milton Road

SO152YT

Cumberland Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.