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Freemantle

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About

Freemantle is a residential area situated directly north of Southampton's city centre. It is bordered by Shirley to the east and the Mount Pleasant industrial area to the west. The ward is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. Its main commercial hub is along Shirley Road, which provides local shops and services for the community.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Freemantle Lake and the adjacent Southampton Common, which extends into the area. It is also home to the former Freemantle Hospital building, a notable local landmark. The area has good transport links via the main railway line, with Southampton Central station easily accessible to the south.

Area overview

On average Freemantle has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Freemantle is £51,583 per year. There are 3 schools in Freemantle: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Freemantle

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Freemantle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Freemantle 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 Freemantle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£383,100
Flats38£135,000
Semi-Detached40£282,000
Terraced49£268,500

10 years median price trend in Freemantle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freemantle.

Data Sources

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