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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

SO145SU

Kent Street

SO152TP

Brunswick Place

SO140BG

St Marys Road

SO140JT

Kingsbury Road

SO140JX

Empress Park

SO146HQ

Southcliff Road

SO140AT

Clovelly Road

SO140BW

Northbrook Road

SO140DT

Derby Road

SO140FB

Northumberland Road

SO140JG

Onslow Road

SO140QH

Northam Road

SO145QF

Lower York Street

SO146HS

Southcliff Road

SO140EY

Hartington Road

SO152AD

London Road

SO140DY

Derby Road

SO140HD

Onslow Road

SO140PG

Radcliffe Road

SO145RZ

Graham Street

SO140GF

St Mary's Road

SO140LW

Lyon Street

SO140PX

Leyton Road

SO145SF

Kent Street

SO140LP

Denzil Avenue

SO145SH

Kent Street

SO146FL

Methuen Street

SO152EZ

Carlton Crescent

SO140DL

Derby Road

SO140JQ

Onslow Road

SO140QE

Northam Road

SO140YG

Brintons Terrace

SO145QS

Peel Street

SO152AE

London Road

SO152EH

Lower Banister Street

SO152YL

College Place

SO140BX

Northbrook Road

SO140DF

Derby Road

SO140QN

Cranbury Avenue

SO146SX

Southcliff Road

SO152EW

Carlton Crescent

SO140DG

Derby Road

SO140LT

Cranbury Avenue

SO140PL

Augustine Road

SO140PP

Parsonage Road

SO146HR

Southcliff Road

SO145SQ

Kent Street

SO152QD

Bellevue Road

SO171EY

Banister Road

SO140LE

Lyon Street

SO140TB

Charlotte Place

SO140JW

Empress Road

SO140PS

Mount Pleasant Road

SO140QF

Northam Road

SO140AW

Graham Road

SO140EL

Northumberland Road

SO145RB

Belvidere Road

SO152EA

Carlton Place

SO152ED

Southampton Street

SO140EH

Derby Road

SO140HH

Empress Road

SO140BU

Northbrook Road

SO140DU

Derby Road

SO145RT

York Close

SO140EE

Blackberry Terrace

SO145BF

Guildford Street

SO145RU

York Close

SO145SB

Kent Street

SO152EJ

Salisbury Street

SO140BR

Argyle Road

SO140NE

Raven Road

SO145QZ

Victoria Street

SO152TQ

Brunswick Place

SO140DW

Derby Road

SO140ED

Blackberry Terrace

SO145QE

Lower William Street

SO140BQ

Argyle Road

SO140ND

Cranbury Avenue

SO140SH

Empress Road

SO140DJ

Derby Road

SO140NR

Lumpy Lane

SO145QL

Lower William Street

SO145SL

Kent Street

SO152BD

Above Bar Street

SO140FE

Northumberland Road

SO140LQ

Cranbury Avenue

SO145SG

Kent Street

SO152YE

Bellevue Road

SO171XG

The Avenue

SO140AJ

Bellevue Terrace

SO140PJ

Summers Street

SO140PW

Leyton Road

SO140PY

Charliejoy Gardens

SO140QL

Northam Road

SO145QH

William Street

SO152AF

London Road

SO171XH

The Avenue

SO140ET

Durnford Road

SO140PR

Radcliffe Road

SO152AS

Kings Park Road

Data Sources

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