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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

SO142FT

West Bargate

SO143LU

Bernard Street

SO147EH

Portland Terrace

SO147LY

Civic Centre Road

SO152NZ

Handel Road

SO189SL

Bargate

SO141JY

Vincents Walk

SO143BG

Orchard Lane

SO152DN

Henry Street

SO152FN

Sandhurst Road

SO152HH

Wilton Avenue

SO152JA

Milton Road

SO189SR

Bargate

SO147LT

Civic Centre Road

SO152BR

Morris Road

SO152FQ

Burlington Road

SO152HW

Milton Road

SO142AE

Bugle Street

SO151AP

Blechynden Terrace

SO152BX

Bedford Place

SO152PP

Burton Road

SO142BW

Castle Way

SO147EN

Portland Terrace

SO152BE

Grosvenor Square

SO147BN

Windsor Terrace

SO152BG

Cumberland Place

SO152BZ

Grosvenor Square

SO152HZ

Burton Road

SO152NY

Handel Road

SO152PR

The Dell

SO147DU

Above Bar Street

SO152DA

Grosvenor Square

SO152YS

Cumberland Place

SO142HN

High Street

SO147FG

Above Bar Street

SO152FJ

Newcombe Road

SO152JG

Fitzhugh Place

SO142DF

High Street

SO147FJ

Civic Centre Road

SO147LH

Bargate

SO147LX

Civic Centre Road

SO151GZ

West Quay Road

SO151QA

Harbour Parade

SO152GG

Devonshire Road

SO147EJ

Havelock Road

SO152GP

Devonshire Road

SO142BX

Castle Way

SO147FH

Above Bar Street

SO147NB

Bargate

SO152GY

Devonshire Road

SO152LE

Archers Road

SO140DA

East Park Terrace

SO143BH

Canal Walk

SO147NA

Bargate

SO147NR

Bargate

SO152FR

Burlington Road

SO152HY

Milton Road

SO152LT

Archers Road

SO151GA

Commercial Road

SO152FU

Sandhurst Road

SO152JB

Berkeley Road

SO189SA

Bargate

SO142BT

High Street

SO142NA

High Street

SO143BL

Queens Way

SO147FB

Ogle Road

SO152GD

Kenilworth Road

SO151QB

Bargate

SO152GW

Henstead Road

SO155AD

Hill Lane

SO142DT

Castle Lane

SO147NG

Civic Centre Road

SO151DP

West Park Road

SO152GL

Devonshire Road

SO152JH

Cromwell Road

SO152NX

Leroux Close

SO189ST

Bargate

Data Sources

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