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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

SO189SD

City Centre & The Polygon

SO142FT

Bargate Street

SO143LU

Bernard Street

SO147EH

Portland Terrace

SO147LT

Civic Centre Road

SO147LY

Civic Centre Road

SO152BR

Leroux Close

SO152FQ

Burlington Road

SO152HW

Milton Road

SO152NZ

Handel Road

SO189SL

City Centre & The Polygon

SO152HH

Coventry Road

SO141JY

Palmerston Road

SO142AE

Bugle Street

SO143BG

Bell Street

SO151AP

Blechynden Terrace

SO152BX

Bedford Place

SO152DN

Henry Street

SO152FN

Sandhurst Road

SO152JA

Burton Road

SO152PP

Burton Road

SO189SR

City Centre & The Polygon

SO142BW

Castle Way

SO147BN

Windsor Terrace

SO147EN

Portland Terrace

SO147PP

City Centre & The Polygon

SO152BE

Bedford Place

SO152BG

Cumberland Place

SO152BZ

Grosvenor Square

SO152HZ

Burton Road

SO152NY

Handel Road

SO152PR

Archers Road

SO142HN

High Street

SO147DU

Above Bar Street

SO147FG

Above Bar Street

SO152DA

Grosvenor Square

SO152FJ

Newcombe Road

SO152JG

Fitzhugh Place

SO152YS

Cumberland Place

SO147EJ

Havelock Road

SO147LX

Civic Centre Road

SO151GZ

Herbert Walker Avenue

SO151QA

Harbour Parade

SO152GG

Devonshire Road

SO152GP

Devonshire Road

SO142BX

Albion Place

SO142DF

Bernard Street

SO147FH

Above Bar Street

SO147FJ

Civic Centre Road

SO147LH

City Centre & The Polygon

SO147NB

City Centre & The Polygon

SO152GY

Devonshire Road

SO152LE

Archers Road

SO147NR

City Centre & The Polygon

SO140DA

East Park Terrace

SO143BH

Canal Walk

SO147NA

City Centre & The Polygon

SO151GA

Commercial Road

SO152FR

Burlington Road

SO152FU

Sandhurst Road

SO152HY

Milton Road

SO152JB

Berkeley Road

SO152LT

Archers Road

SO189SA

City Centre & The Polygon

SO142NA

High Street

SO142BT

High Street

SO143BL

Canal Walk

SO147FB

Ogle Road

SO152GD

Kenilworth Road

SO142DT

Castle Lane

SO147NG

Civic Centre Road

SO151DP

West Park Road

SO151QB

City Centre & The Polygon

SO152GL

Devonshire Road

SO152GW

Henstead Road

SO152JH

Cromwell Road

SO152NX

Leroux Close

SO155AD

Hill Lane

SO189ST

City Centre & The Polygon

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Data Sources

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