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Shirley South

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About

Shirley South is a residential neighbourhood located directly south of Southampton city centre. The area is characterised by rows of terraced and semi-detached housing, with local shopping concentrated along Shirley High Street. Green spaces include the expansive Southampton Common on its western edge, offering woodland and a boating lake. The district is primarily residential with a mix of families and long-term residents, served by several local schools and community facilities.

The area is defined by its practical, suburban character and strong transport links into the city. Shirley Road is a major thoroughfare for bus routes. A notable local landmark is the large red-brick building of the former Southampton Eye Hospital, which has been converted into apartments. The overall atmosphere is quiet and community-focused, centred around everyday amenities like independent shops, pubs, and the frequent bus services into the city centre.

Area overview

On average Shirley South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year. There are 2 schools in Shirley South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Shirley South is home to around 8,018 people, with a population density of about 7,586.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shirley South Population
8,018
Population density
7,586.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.77(+51%)
Shoplifting
20.45(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.84(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.6(+49%)
Public order
9.6(+57%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,706
71.18%
Other White
1,039
12.96%
Indian
252
3.14%
Other Asian
215
2.68%
African
173
2.16%
Total population: 8,016

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,009
31.44%
No qualifications
1,295
20.27%
Level 3 (A level)
946
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
857
13.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
652
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 6,390

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
942
26.47%
Owns with a mortgage
860
24.16%
Owns outright
839
23.57%
Social rents from council
532
14.95%
Other social rented
275
7.73%
Total households: 3,559

Property prices in Shirley South

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £515,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shirley South 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 Shirley South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£390,000
Flats21£169,950
Semi-Detached24£341,000
Terraced20£266,000

10 years median price trend in Shirley South

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

All postcodes in Shirley South

SO159LX

Church End

SO159GG

Church End

SO159HD

Church End

SO164HZ

Wimpson Lane

SO173WF

Church End

SO153JA

Shirley Road

SO153JH

Villiers Road

SO164DN

King Edward Avenue

SO164JF

Irving Road

SO164PX

Wimpson Lane

SO154GW

Lawnside Road

SO164EG

Irving Road

SO164FA

Oakley Road

SO164FP

Shirley Park Road

SO164GA

Clarendon Road

SO154GP

Ashdene

SO164DU

Irving Road

SO153NS

Selby Place

SO158NB

Beechfield Court

SO158WY

Church End

SO159PL

Freemantle

SO153HZ

Shirley Road

SO164BP

Lockerley Crescent

SO164EH

Irving Road

SO164FL

Newman Street

SO164RJ

Park Street

SO158PR

English Road

SO159HH

Church End

SO164EE

Irving Road

SO164RF

St Edmunds Road

SO154HP

Tilbrook Road

SO158SB

Endeavour Close

SO159GR

Church End

SO164DZ

Irving Road

SO154GU

Clifton Road

SO164DB

Romsey Road

SO164DY

Irving Road

SO164FD

St Edmunds Road

SO153JU

Foundry Lane

SO158PA

Waterhouse Way

SO164EU

Plaitford Walk

SO164LQ

Oakley Road

SO169ZF

Church End

SO159AJ

Church End

SO159PF

Church End

SO153HA

Henry Road

SO158PY

Benson Road

SO164DE

Romsey Road

SO164GF

Henty Road

SO152XJ

Church End

SO159FQ

Church End

SO164GJ

Richville Road

SO164LN

Percy Road

SO153JR

Foundry Lane

SO159HG

Church End

SO164DF

King Edward Avenue

SO164LL

Oakley Road

SO164HG

St Edmunds Road

SO158QE

Waterhouse Lane

SO159JY

Church End

SO164LZ

Redbridge Hill

SO153JN

Heysham Road

SO153LX

Emsworth Road

SO154GZ

Falkland Road

SO164FN

Carlisle Road

SO164GW

King Edward Avenue

SO154HJ

Claremont Road

SO158QR

Waterhouse Lane

SO159HY

Church End

SO159JQ

Church End

SO164FH

Carlisle Road

SO164GB

Clarendon Road

SO158QN

Kingsley Road

SO164FG

Carlisle Road

SO164GH

Richville Road

SO158QB

Waterhouse Lane

SO158QF

English Road

SO164ET

Lockerley Crescent

SO164LJ

Oakley Road

SO153ND

Marlborough Road

SO158QH

Imperial Avenue

SO158QL

Kingsley Road

SO164GS

Carlisle Road

SO164RG

St Edmunds Road

SO153JX

Foundry Lane

SO154LX

Meadowmead Avenue

SO164ED

Irving Road

SO164GG

Clarendon Road

SO159NL

Freemantle

SO164BZ

Romsey Road

SO164ES

Lockerley Crescent

SO153HY

Shirley Road

SO153JB

Shirley Road

SO164EJ

Irving Road

SO164GX

Oakley Road

SO164EQ

Timsbury Drive

SO164GZ

Walnut Grove

SO159PY

Freemantle

SO164JB

St Edmund's Road

SO158QD

Waterhouse Lane

Data Sources

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