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Shirley

England / South East / Southampton / Shirley

About

Shirley is a residential area located in the eastern part of Southampton. It is bordered by Freemantle to the west and Portswood to the north. The ward includes Shirley High Street, which features a mix of independent shops, cafes, and supermarkets. Shirley is also home to the East Park, one of the city’s largest green spaces, offering recreational facilities and open areas.

The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Southampton city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Shirley is primarily residential, with a range of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. The ward has several schools and community centres, serving its local population. Shirley Road serves as a key thoroughfare, with amenities catering to everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Shirley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shirley is £61,203 per year. There are 8 schools in Shirley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Shirley

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £880,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£477,500
Flats31£170,000
Semi-Detached50£387,500
Terraced32£260,000

10 years price trend in Shirley

All postcodes in Shirley

SO153HX

Church End

SO153PS

Upper Shirley

SO155GL

Janson Road

SO155HU

Eastbourne Avenue

SO155JS

Wilton Road

SO155JW

Bellemoor Road

SO155LS

Anglesea Road

SO155NB

Anglesea Road

SO155PH

Milner Court

SO155RA

Hampton Close

SO155RB

Sydney Road

SO155RX

Sydney Road

SO157QJ

Darlington Gardens

SO164EX

Crown Street

SO166BJ

Warren Close

SO166BR

Chestnut Road

SO166DB

Coxford Close

SO155JT

Wilton Crescent

SO155JY

Bellemoor Road

SO155NJ

Shirley Avenue

SO155QW

Anglesea Road

SO155RL

Bellemoor Road

SO157NU

Bellemoor Road

SO157PG

Melrose Road

SO157NW

Hill Lane

SO157PJ

Radway Road

SO165FJ

Coxford Road

SO166BE

Old Mill Way

SO166UH

Grange Road

SO155GF

Gurney Road

SO155HS

Dawlish Avenue

SO155LZ

Bellemoor Road

SO155NP

Twyford Avenue

SO155NY

Branksome Avenue

SO155PJ

Ridding Close

SO155SB

Anglesea Road

SO155UQ

Hill Lane

SO157PD

Warwick Road

SO157QT

Queen's Road

SO165DE

Birch Close

SO155HD

St James Road

SO155GZ

Whithedwood Avenue

SO157PR

Kellett Road

SO157QN

Wilton Crescent

SO166BZ

Warren Crescent

SO155FZ

Treeside Road

SO155GB

Cherry Walk

SO155GH

Bramston Road

SO155GY

St James Road

SO155HF

Darlington Gardens

SO155NS

Colebrook Avenue

SO155PP

Ridding Close

SO155QH

Anglesea Road

SO155RU

Wilton Road

SO155SD

Church Street

SO155TA

Janson Road

SO157QQ

Cranbourne Close

SO157RN

Luccombe Road

SO166AF

Chestnut Road

SO166PN

Dale Road

SO166SR

Brook Valley

SO153TX

Shirley High Street

SO155GE

Gurney Road

SO155FD

St James Road

SO155FY

Treeside Road

SO155JJ

Wilton Road

SO155LB

Queen's Road

SO155QJ

Anglesea Road

SO155RD

Sydney Road

SO157QE

Wilton Crescent

SO157QG

Wilton Crescent

SO164EY

Regent's Grove

SO166AT

Winchester Road

SO166BT

Chestnut Road

SO166DG

Arliss Road

SO166SY

Hollybrook Close

SO166UB

Winchester Road

SO166UR

Winchester Road

SO153LS

Howard's Grove

SO155AN

Hanley Road

SO155GQ

Janson Road

SO155HX

Wilton Road

SO155JH

Wilton Road

SO155JX

Morland Road

SO155PU

Howard's Grove

SO155SJ

Sydney Road

SO157PA

Melrose Road

SO157RF

Shanklin Road

SO157RQ

Luccombe Place

SO166BP

Sycamore Road

SO166TP

Winchester Road

SO155AP

Hanley Road

SO155JZ

Shayer Road

SO155PB

Vincent Street

SO155QG

St James Road

SO155SF

Yarmouth Gardens

SO157NS

Hill Lane

SO157QZ

Bellemoor Road

SO157RW

Pentire Way

SO166BS

Chestnut Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.