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Newtown & Nicholstown

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About

Newtown & Nicholstown is a residential neighbourhood situated to the north of Southampton city centre. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. It is bordered by The Avenue to the west and lies close to Southampton Common, a large open parkland.

The district is served by local shops and schools along Shirley Road. A notable local landmark is the red brick chimney of the former Mount Pleasant laundry, which remains a visible feature on the skyline. The area provides straightforward access to the city centre and the Common's walking paths.

Area overview

On average Newtown & Nicholstown has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 216 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newtown & Nicholstown is £41,131 per year. There are 3 schools in Newtown & Nicholstown: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newtown & Nicholstown is home to around 11,609 people, with a population density of about 7,449.3 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
216
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newtown & Nicholstown Population
11,609
Population density
7,449.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
119.73(+280%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.1(+125%)
Public order
22.65(+271%)
Drugs
14.73(+452%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.78(+114%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,056
26.32%
Other White
1,784
15.37%
Indian
1,494
12.87%
Pakistani
1,429
12.31%
African
798
6.87%
Total population: 11,609

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,878
31.32%
No qualifications
1,931
21.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,701
18.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
987
10.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
937
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 9,188

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,007
49.24%
Social rents from council
555
13.62%
Owns with a mortgage
545
13.37%
Other social rented
456
11.19%
Owns outright
367
9%
Total households: 4,076

Property prices in Newtown & Nicholstown

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £218,750 in Newtown & Nicholstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newtown & Nicholstown 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 Newtown & Nicholstown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats31£180,000
Semi-Detached1£265,000
Terraced18£248,500

10 years median price trend in Newtown & Nicholstown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newtown & Nicholstown.

All postcodes in Newtown & Nicholstown

SO152AW

Bellevue Road

SO140BJ

St Mary's Road

SO140DN

Oxford Avenue

SO152AZ

Ordnance Road

SO140AU

Clovelly Road

SO140EP

Northumberland Road

SO140JD

Onslow Road

SO140NP

Lower Alfred Street

SO140WZ

Mount Pleasant Road

SO146FH

Southcliff Road

SO146GD

Southcliff Road

SO140FD

Northumberland Road

SO152AQ

Brunswick Place

SO152BY

Bedford Place

SO140EG

Mount Pleasant Road

SO140PU

Union Road

SO140AP

Clovelly Road

SO145QT

Peel Street

SO145SN

Kent Street

SO146GF

Dover Street

SO152AP

Brunswick Place

SO152BJ

Ordnance Road

SO152FD

College Place

SO152XQ

London Road

SO140BH

St Marys Road

SO140NT

Nichols Road

SO145RP

Princes Street

SO145RY

Graham Street

SO152AG

London Road

SO152AJ

London Road

SO152TZ

London Road

SO146GB

Southcliff Road

SO140FN

Meridian Way

SO145AE

Cable Street

SO152UB

Banister & Polygon

SO140DD

Brintons Road

SO140LB

Bellevue Terrace

SO146FJ

Southcliff Road

SO140AL

St Marys Road

SO140BY

Brintons Road

SO140ER

Northumberland Road

SO140LF

Bellevue Terrace

SO140LY

Lyon Street

SO140SZ

Princes Court

SO145SJ

Kent Street

SO140AF

Meridian Way

SO140AN

St Marys Road

SO140BN

Oxford Avenue

SO140DQ

Derby Road

SO145RW

Graham Street

SO140AH

St Marys Road

SO140JP

Bevois Valley Road

SO140PN

Radcliffe Road

SO140JF

Fanshawe Street

SO140JL

Onslow Road

SO140QW

Denzil Avenue

SO145AD

Howell Close

SO145AY

Northam Road

SO152DY

Carlton Place

SO152EU

Carlton Crescent

SO152EY

Carlton Crescent

SO140FJ

Meridian Way

SO140LH

Cranbury Terrace

SO140QB

Alpha Business Park

SO140SU

St Matthews Close

SO145RS

York Close

SO152AB

London Road

SO152AT

Kings Park Road

SO140BL

Oxford Avenue

SO140EN

Northumberland Road

SO152RU

Bedford Place

SO140FG

St Marys Road

SO140NA

Alfred Street

SO140NW

St Marks Road

SO140LN

Denzil Avenue

SO152EB

Rockstone Place

SO140BD

Brintons Road

SO140EJ

Northumberland Road

SO140JH

Onslow Road

SO152DX

Carlton Place

SO140DH

Derby Road

SO145QY

Millbank Street

SO145SR

Kent Street

SO145SY

Kent Street

SO152AN

Brunswick Place

SO152AU

Asylum Road

SO152WZ

Carlton Road

SO152YD

Archers Road

SO140BF

Bevois Valley Road

SO140ES

Northumberland Road

SO145RG

Bevois

SO145SA

Kent Street

SO152FB

College Place

SO140AE

St Andrews Road

SO140FS

Meridian Way

SO140DS

Derby Road

SO140EA

Derby Road

SO140EF

Mount Pleasant Road

SO140QQ

Kent Street

SO145SP

Hilda Place

Data Sources

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