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Hightown

England / South East / Southampton / Hightown

About

Hightown is a residential area located in the northern part of Southampton, close to the city center. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and modern apartments. It is well-connected by public transport, with several bus routes running through the area, making it convenient for commuting.

The area has local shops, cafes, and amenities along Shirley High Street, providing everyday essentials. Hightown is also near Southampton Common, a large green space popular for walks and outdoor activities. The neighborhood has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining within easy reach of the city’s main attractions and employment hubs.

Area overview

On average Hightown has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hightown is £36,500 per year. There are 1 schools in Hightown: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

114

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

48.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Hightown Population

6,534

Population density

6,237.1 per km²

Demographics

British

5,577

85.34%

Other White

429

6.56%

African

1.12%

Other Asian

1.04%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.87%

Total population: 6,535

Housing

Social rents from council

1,233

43.45%

Owns with a mortgage

552

19.45%

Owns outright

486

17.12%

Private landlord or letting agency

307

10.82%

Other social rented

184

6.48%

Total households: 2,838

Property prices in Hightown

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Hightown area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,000 up to £450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£300,000	£207,834	£292,500	£340,000	£380,000
Flats	11	£132,000	£88,000	£116,500	£165,000	£210,500
Semi-Detached	14	£287,250	£219,238	£266,750	£318,770	£378,500
Terraced	18	£250,000	£185,000	£225,000	£263,125	£290,600

10 years price trend in Hightown

All postcodes in Hightown

SO196NJ

Lydgate Close

SO190HQ

Coates Road

SO190HZ

Purcell Road

SO190JQ

Sullivan Road

SO190RF

Finlay Close

SO190SB

Orpen Road

SO196RD

Tunstall Road

SO190JL

Sullivan Road

SO190NN

Delius Avenue

SO190QH

Lutyens Close

SO196LH

Bursledon Road

SO196LW

Lydgate Road

SO196RN

Torque Close

SO190JH

Elgar Road

SO190QF

Brooms Grove

SO196LA

Linacre Road

SO196NP

Lydgate Road

SO190AD

Ivy Dene

SO190SA

Hightown

SO196NU

Tunstall Road

SO198QQ

Bursledon Road

SO190JE

Sullivan Road

SO190HY

Sullivan Road

SO190PW

Killarney Close

SO196GR

Ellis Road

SO196GT

Hinton Crescent

SO196LF

Linacre Road

SO196LR

Lydgate Road

SO198NH

Bursledon Road

SO196LE

Bursledon Road

SO190EP

Elgar Road

SO190HN

Bursledon Road

SO191BT

Butt's Road

SO190ET

Siddal Close

SO190SW

Botley Gardens

SO196NY

Tunstall Road

SO196RA

Burgoyne Road

SO190FX

Wesley Close

SO190JG

Elgar Close

SO190QL

Smythe Road

SO190SN

Orpen Road

SO191DE

Butt's Close

SO196LL

Lydgate Road

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail