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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

SO142BB

Hamtun Street

SO152DL

Canton Street

SO152HQ

Carlton Road

SO189SE

Bargate

SO142EN

West Street

SO152FX

Harborough Road

SO151AE

West Quay Road

SO152FT

Newcombe Road

SO152JF

Cromwell Road

SO152NP

Cumberland Place

SO189SP

Bargate

SO189SF

Bargate

SO147BH

Portland Street

SO147EA

Portland Terrace

SO147LL

Bargate

SO151GG

Commercial Road

SO151GU

Commercial Road

SO152FH

Handel Terrace

SO155RT

Hill Lane

SO143HA

Saxon Gate

SO151DE

Castle Way

SO151DQ

West Park Road

SO151GY

West Quay Road

SO152PX

The Dell

SO147LW

Commercial Road

SO147BU

Bargate

SO147DW

Above Bar Street

SO152HJ

Wilton Avenue

SO147NN

Above Bar Street

SO189SG

Bargate

SO147FW

West Marlands Road

SO152BU

The Dell

SO152NT

Archers Road

SO155WA

Rollesbrook Gardens

SO189SS

Bargate

SO142BP

Castle Way

SO142DA

Bargate Street

SO152FZ

Harborough Road

SO147BQ

Windsor Terrace

SO147FY

Civic Centre Road

SO147PE

Civic Centre Road

SO152DR

Amoy Street

SO152GH

Devonshire Road

SO152HL

Carlton Road

SO152QQ

Devonshire Road

SO142BH

Upper Bugle Street

SO142EH

Castle Lane

SO147PU

Bargate

SO152AR

The Dell

SO152GQ

Grosvenor Square

SO152GT

The Polygon

SO143HD

East Street

SO151GX

Nelson Gate

SO152DE

Henstead Road

SO152GE

Coventry Road

SO152GR

Devonshire Road

SO152YU

Cumberland Place

SO155PA

Hill Lane

SO189SB

Bargate

SO151GE

Commercial Road

SO147SA

Bargate

SO152HG

Wilton Avenue

SO147LD

Civic Centre Road

SO152BP

The Polygon

SO152FW

Sandhurst Road

SO152GF

Coventry Road

SO152TR

Berkeley Close

SO147FE

Above Bar Street

SO151RE

Solent Road

SO152FG

Handel Terrace

SO152HA

Wilton Avenue

SO152JD

Milton Road

SO155WB

Rollesbrook Gardens

SO142DD

Albion Place

SO147PR

Bargate

SO151AQ

West Park Road

SO151DJ

Havelock Road

SO152EX

Crossley Place

SO152PF

The Dell

SO189SU

Bargate

SO151AG

West Quay Road

SO151HG

Southern Road

SO152DD

Henstead Road

SO152HE

Wilton Avenue

SO155WE

Hill Lane

SO152XW

Archers Road

SO189SN

Bargate

SO142BN

Maddison Street

SO143HB

Eastgate Street

SO147NF

Above Bar Street

SO147NP

Bargate

SO152BW

Handel Road

SO152HD

Wilton Avenue

SO142BY

High Street

SO143LE

Canal Walk

SO147SL

Civic Centre Road

SO151RA

Mountbatten Way

SO152FL

Newcombe Road

SO152YT

Cumberland Place

SO189SD

Bargate

Data Sources

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