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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

SO189SY

Civic Centre Road

SO142BP

Castle Way

SO147FH

Above Bar Street

SO152HU

Holt Road

SO152HF

Wilton Avenue

SO142BB

Hamtun Street

SO155SN

Hill Lane

SO152LT

Archers Road

SO152HX

Hill Lane

SO189SW

Bargate

SO143HA

Saxon Gate

SO152FL

Newcombe Road

SO152DN

Henry Street

SO152HW

Milton Road

SO152YU

Cumberland Place

SO152GR

Devonshire Road

SO142BT

High Street

SO147FL

Civic Centre Road

SO152BU

The Dell

SO147ED

Portland Terrace

SO152PS

Morris Road

SO142BH

Upper Bugle Street

SO152GU

Henstead Road

SO147NG

Civic Centre Road

SO151AL

Blechynden Terrace

SO147LF

Bargate

SO152BE

Grosvenor Square

SO152GL

Devonshire Road

SO189SR

Bargate

SO152FU

Sandhurst Road

SO189SJ

Bargate

SO143BL

Queens Way

SO147LH

Bargate

SO151GY

West Quay Road

SO152BX

Bedford Place

SO152UA

Cumberland Place

SO147DU

Above Bar Street

SO151QH

Harbour Parade

SO142BU

Castle Lane

SO151AG

West Quay Road

SO151AP

Blechynden Terrace

SO142NA

High Street

SO152FN

Sandhurst Road

SO152HH

Wilton Avenue

SO152GN

Devonshire Road

SO147NB

Bargate

SO152FQ

Burlington Road

SO152GB

Kenilworth Road

SO151GX

Nelson Gate

SO151QA

Harbour Parade

SO152FW

Sandhurst Road

SO143HP

East Street

SO147PE

Civic Centre Road

SO151HA

Herbert Walker Avenue

SO147BU

Park Walk

SO142DD

Albion Place

SO155WB

Rollesbrook Gardens

SO147FE

Above Bar Street

SO152FY

Harborough Road

SO147LW

Commercial Road

SO147LU

Bargate

SO189SB

Bargate

SO147SA

Bargate

SO151GD

Commercial Road

SO147EG

Portland Terrace

SO147LL

Bargate

SO189SH

Bargate

SO142BX

Castle Way

SO151DJ

Havelock Road

SO151DE

Castle Way

SO152HE

Wilton Avenue

SO147LY

Civic Centre Road

SO152HG

Wilton Avenue

SO155RW

Hill Lane

SO147FP

Gibbs Road

SO147LD

Civic Centre Road

SO152JU

Grosvenor Square

Data Sources

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