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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

SO166BQ

Sycamore Road

SO155FH

Hanley Road

SO155GW

Cedar Avenue

SO155HW

Vincent's Grove

SO155LG

Church Street

SO155NN

Upper Shirley Avenue

SO155PG

Milner Court

SO157QD

Harland Crescent

SO164BY

Anglesea Road

SO164DP

Grange Road

SO166DL

Warren Avenue

SO166HT

Chalybeate Close

SO166TA

Bindon Close

SO166UE

Briarswood

SO166US

Winchester Road

SO167NY

Burgess Road

SO155GU

Cedar Avenue

SO155JG

Wilton Road

SO155PS

Howard's Grove

SO155QE

Salem Street

SO155QR

Anglesea Road

SO157PW

Radway Road

SO157RS

Pentire Avenue

SO157RT

Pentire Avenue

SO165DF

Birch Close

SO166YE

Winchester Road

SO155JD

South View Road

SO155QB

Bellemoor Road

SO157PN

Radway Road

SO157PQ

Kineton Road

SO166DE

Briarswood

SO166HS

Laundry Road

SO166UN

Winchester Road

SO155LA

Wilton Road

SO155LU

Church Street

SO155NW

Branksome Avenue

SO155PR

Howard's Grove

SO155PW

Howard's Grove

SO157PL

Radway Road

SO157PS

Kellett Road

SO166AB

Warren Avenue

SO166HR

Tremona Road

SO153HW

Church End

SO155FF

Bridlington Avenue

SO155GX

Cedar Avenue

SO155JP

Pirrie Close

SO155JU

Wilton Road

SO155NT

Bourne Avenue

SO155QX

Didcot Road

SO157NZ

Leicester Road

SO157RJ

Luccombe Road

SO166BG

Stoke Road

SO166UG

Winchester Road

SO155LL

Anglesea Road

SO155NZ

Twyford Avenue

SO155PE

Milner Court

SO155SE

Yarmouth Gardens

SO157PU

Radway Crescent

SO157QA

Pirrie Close

SO157QH

Wilton Crescent

SO157RA

Bellemoor Road

SO166AJ

Jessamine Road

SO166AZ

Holland Place

SO166FL

Thorndike Close

SO153NJ

Shirley High Street

SO153NL

Shirley High Street

SO155GT

Janson Road

SO155HR

Dawlish Avenue

SO155JF

Evelyn Crescent

SO155NH

Shirley Avenue

SO155NR

Colebrook Avenue

SO155PT

Howard's Grove

SO157NN

Banister Road

SO157PF

Warwick Road

SO166AU

Warren Avenue

SO166BH

Warren Close

SO166BN

Sycamore Road

SO166BU

Chestnut Road

SO166YD

Coxford Road

SO155BF

Anglesea Road

SO155JE

Evelyn Crescent

SO155LX

St James Road

SO155PN

Ridding Close

SO155QD

Salem Street

SO155RE

Sydney Road

SO155SY

Ridding Close

SO155XE

Bellemoor Road

SO157RP

Luccombe Road

SO166BD

Old Mill Way

SO166DA

Bindon Road

SO166UD

St James Park Road

SO167NX

Burgess Road

SO155FX

Janson Road

SO155GS

Bramston Road

SO155NF

Shirley Avenue

SO166AL

Jessamine Road

SO166AQ

Laundry Road

SO166HQ

Tremona Road

SO166UY

Chalybeate Close

SO155QQ

Medina Road

Data Sources

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