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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

SO147EH

Portland Terrace

SO143AY

Bernard Street

SO152JG

Fitzhugh Place

SO152GY

Devonshire Road

SO152BH

Cumberland Place

SO152HD

Wilton Avenue

SO151RA

Mountbatten Way

SO152HB

Wilton Avenue

SO152HL

Carlton Road

SO147PW

Bargate

SO152DA

Grosvenor Square

SO152ND

Archers

SO142HN

High Street

SO142BQ

Castle Way

SO142FT

West Bargate

SO151AQ

West Park Road

SO151HG

Southern Road

SO152PP

Burton Road

SO151AR

Blechynden Terrace

SO152GA

Kenilworth Road

SO147DS

Above Bar Street

SO151GJ

Banister & Polygon

SO142BL

Cement Terrace

SO151GH

Commercial Road

SO152GG

Devonshire Road

SO152FX

Harborough Road

SO152EX

Crossley Place

SO152FP

Sandhurst Road

SO152GJ

Devonshire Road

SO147DZ

Above Bar Street

SO143BT

Bargate

SO152PR

The Dell

SO152TR

Berkeley Close

SO155WD

Rollesbrook Gardens

SO152BS

Morris Road

SO151GT

Commercial Road

SO147LJ

Bargate

SO151QF

Bargate

SO147BL

Park Walk

SO152DH

Canton Street

SO147LZ

Civic Centre Road

SO151QD

Above Bar Street

SO140DA

East Park Terrace

SO151QB

Bargate

SO142AE

Bugle Street

SO152NT

Archers Road

SO152GE

Coventry Road

SO152HR

Milton Road

SO152DS

Bedford Place

SO152HY

Milton Road

SO147EB

Portland Street

SO152FH

Handel Terrace

SO189SE

Bargate

SO147FN

Above Bar Street

SO152FR

Burlington Road

SO189SN

Bargate

SO147EA

Portland Terrace

SO147FG

Above Bar Street

SO152BW

Handel Road

SO147FW

West Marlands Road

SO152JB

Berkeley Road

SO152HZ

Burton Road

SO189SG

Bargate

SO147NA

Bargate

SO151BA

Harbour Parade

SO155AA

Hill Lane

SO152GD

Kenilworth Road

SO147FF

Above Bar Street

SO152DL

Canton Street

SO147BN

Windsor Terrace

SO151DP

West Park Road

SO142AF

Upper Bugle Street

SO152PX

The Dell

SO151GG

Commercial Road

SO152NY

Handel Road

SO142BW

Castle Way

SO151AE

West Quay Road

SO152HP

Carlton Road

SO152GH

Devonshire Road

SO155WA

Rollesbrook Gardens

SO155WE

Hill Lane

SO189SA

Bargate

SO151EG

Banister & Polygon

SO143BJ

Queens Way

SO142DT

Castle Lane

SO152DJ

Canton Street

SO147SJ

Civic Centre Road

SO142BN

Maddison Street

SO152BT

Morris Road

SO151DR

Commercial Road

SO147FB

Ogle Road

SO189SL

Bargate

SO152NP

Cumberland Place

SO147LR

Bargate

SO152PF

The Dell

SO152FS

Newcombe Road

SO152DR

Amoy Street

SO152BP

The Polygon

SO152PU

Fitzhugh Street

SO147BS

Park Walk

Data Sources

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