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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

SO159DF

Church End

SO159PJ

Freemantle

SO153LU

Mayflower Road

SO158XH

Church End

SO164PT

Wimpson Lane

SO153LQ

Shirley High Street

SO164GP

Cecil Avenue

SO164LF

Oakley Road

SO154HB

Lansdowne Road

SO158PS

Imperial Avenue

SO159NA

Church End

SO159PW

Freemantle

SO164EZ

Shirley High Street

SO153HD

Randolph Street

SO154LD

King Georges Avenue

SO164BX

Romsey Road

SO164HB

William Macleod Way

SO151ZR

Freemantle

SO158PW

Lemon Road

SO164EB

Irving Road

SO164RE

Settle Close

SO158PZ

Imperial Avenue

SO158QS

Waterhouse Lane

SO164DG

Beulah Road

SO164EA

Irving Road

SO164HH

Oakley Road

SO153NE

Shirley High Street

SO164BF

Carlisle Road

SO159JZ

Church End

SO164DA

Romsey Road

SO164FS

St Edmunds Road

SO164GE

Clarendon Road

SO154LB

King Georges Avenue

SO158PU

Lemon Road

SO159DG

Church End

SO159PX

Freemantle

SO159QA

Freemantle

SO164EW

Braishfield Close

SO153JS

Foundry Lane

SO158PX

Imperial Avenue

SO164RP

Park Street

SO153NU

Selby Place

SO159GQ

Church End

SO164RD

Charmouth Terrace

SO155ZL

Church End

SO159NN

Church End

SO164DS

Percy Road

SO164FZ

St Edmunds Road

SO153HF

Randolph Street

SO153LW

Leighton Avenue

SO153NH

Shirley High Street

SO158LN

Ampthill Road

SO158NT

Regents Park Road

SO158PT

Imperial Avenue

SO164DQ

Romsey Road

SO153JT

Foundry Lane

SO154HH

Claremont Road

SO164HA

Barters Close

SO164JE

Irving Road

SO164PP

Oakley Road

SO154LU

Prince Of Wales Avenue

SO164FQ

Shirley Park Road

SO153NF

Shirley High Street

SO164DH

Beulah Road

SO164RS

Park Street

SO159LW

Church End

SO153GZ

Edward Road

SO158SA

Endeavour Close

SO164JA

Wimpson Lane

SO164LG

Oakley Road

SO164GD

Clarendon Road

SO153LY

Emsworth Road

SO159LY

Church End

SO164EN

Irving Road

SO164EP

Lockerley Crescent

SO154AG

Regents Park Road

SO153HB

Henry Road

SO153LT

Mayflower Road

SO158NY

Regents Park Road

SO158QP

Kingsley Road

SO164FU

Shirley Park Road

SO164RL

Park Street

SO158QQ

Kingsley Road

SO164GL

St Edmunds Road

SO153JQ

Foundry Lane

SO159PR

Freemantle

SO164ER

Lockerley Crescent

SO154HA

Clifton Road

SO164EF

Irving Road

SO164DJ

King Edward Avenue

SO171LP

Church End

SO153JP

Heysham Road

SO158QA

Waterhouse Lane

SO164BS

Carlisle Road

SO164DL

King Edward Avenue

SO164FB

Shirley High Street

SO154GT

Clifton Road

SO154LW

Meadowmead Avenue

SO158SD

Regents Park Gardens

SO159GS

Church End

Data Sources

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