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About

Harefield is a residential neighbourhood situated to the north of Southampton city centre. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached homes and terraced streets. It is bordered by the districts of Shirley to the south and Bassett to the west.

A notable local feature is the Harefield War Memorial, which serves as a focal point within the community. The area provides convenient access to Southampton Common, one of the city's largest open green spaces, offering walking paths and recreational areas.

Area overview

On average Harefield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harefield is £48,762 per year. There are 2 schools in Harefield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harefield is home to around 6,402 people, with a population density of about 5,100.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harefield Population
6,402
Population density
5,100.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.42(+37%)
Public order
12.18(+101%)
Shoplifting
8.59(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.72(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.94(-8%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,215
81.46%
Other White
475
7.42%
Indian
97
1.52%
Other Asian
96
1.5%
African
80
1.25%
Total population: 6,402

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,191
23.18%
No qualifications
1,135
22.09%
Level 3 (A level)
882
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
804
15.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
599
11.66%
Total 16+ residents: 5,138

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
834
30.59%
Owns outright
774
28.39%
Social rents from council
525
19.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
10.38%
Other social rented
218
8%
Total households: 2,726

Property prices in Harefield

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 in Harefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £587,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harefield 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 Harefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced17£260,000
Detached5£310,000
Flats16£151,000
Semi-Detached12£324,750

10 years median price trend in Harefield

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

Data Sources

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