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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 88 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
88
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
46.27(+46%)
Shoplifting
18.46(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.85(-4%)
Public order
9.6(+58%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.11(+26%)
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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £258,500 in Shirley South area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 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
Terraced23£260,000
Semi-Detached23£345,000
Flats21£132,000
Detached5£390,000

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

SO164DE

Romsey Road

SO159QB

Freemantle

SO164DF

King Edward Avenue

SO164FN

Carlisle Road

SO153LY

Emsworth Road

SO159HY

Church End

SO164LF

Oakley Road

SO164FD

St Edmunds Road

SO159PF

Church End

SO153NG

Shirley High Street

SO164FT

St Edmunds Road

SO158QN

Kingsley Road

SO164GW

King Edward Avenue

SO153HF

Randolph Street

SO164RJ

Park Street

SO159PX

Freemantle

SO158XH

Church End

SO153LQ

Shirley High Street

SO164LP

Percy Road

SO164DW

Irving Road

SO159HP

Church End

SO164FE

Broughton Close

SO164GA

Clarendon Road

SO159FX

Church End

SO164EJ

Irving Road

SO154GZ

Falkland Road

SO171LP

Church End

SO159JY

Church End

SO159HG

Church End

SO164ER

Lockerley Crescent

SO164LQ

Oakley Road

SO164DB

Romsey Road

SO158PA

Waterhouse Way

SO164DH

Beulah Road

SO164GG

Clarendon Road

SO164DZ

Irving Road

SO164FZ

St Edmunds Road

SO158QG

English Road

SO164FP

Shirley Park Road

SO164DN

King Edward Avenue

SO153JH

Villiers Road

SO153JN

Heysham Road

SO164FG

Carlisle Road

SO159LX

Church End

SO154HL

Tilbrook Road

SO164FX

Shirley Park Road

SO153JA

Shirley Road

SO159DF

Church End

SO164GX

Oakley Road

SO158QS

Waterhouse Lane

SO164HG

St Edmunds Road

SO164HA

Barters Close

SO164LL

Oakley Road

SO164DJ

King Edward Avenue

SO153NE

Shirley High Street

SO159GG

Church End

SO164RP

Park Street

SO158AD

Regents Park Road

SO169ZF

Church End

SO164GE

Clarendon Road

SO159AJ

Church End

SO154HP

Tilbrook Road

SO159LW

Church End

SO164EB

Irving Road

SO164FH

Carlisle Road

SO153LW

Leighton Avenue

SO158PR

English Road

SO164EU

Plaitford Walk

SO154GY

Clifton Road

SO164JB

St Edmund's Road

SO159NA

Church End

SO158LN

Ampthill Road

SO164JE

Irving Road

SO153HB

Henry Road

SO153LU

Mayflower Road

SO164DU

Irving Road

SO153LX

Emsworth Road

SO164GF

Henty Road

SO158QF

English Road

SO151ZR

Freemantle

SO164GN

Cecil Avenue

SO153JQ

Foundry Lane

SO159NW

Church End

SO164EN

Irving Road

SO153JR

Foundry Lane

SO154GP

Ashdene

SO164DX

Irving Road

SO158QQ

Kingsley Road

SO158NY

Regents Park Road

SO164LY

Redbridge Hill

SO164EZ

Shirley High Street

SO154GW

Lawnside Road

SO154GT

Clifton Road

SO164QE

Tebourba Way

SO164DS

Percy Road

SO164BS

Carlisle Road

SO159NL

Freemantle

SO164GD

Clarendon Road

SO164DQ

Romsey Road

SO154AG

Regents Park Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.