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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

SO155HJ

St James Road

SO155HY

Wilton Road

SO157QX

Bellemoor Road

SO157RE

Shanklin Road

SO164BU

Romsey Road

SO166AG

Warren Avenue

SO166AP

Laundry Road

SO166UW

Grange Road

SO166HH

St James Park Road

SO155GP

Cunard Avenue

SO155NU

Bourne Avenue

SO155PD

Milner Court

SO155QY

Newbury Road

SO157NR

Hill Lane

SO166AH

Warren Avenue

SO166BB

Bracken Lane

SO166SQ

Briarswood

SO155GA

Church End

SO155GJ

Cunard Avenue

SO155HL

Bridlington Avenue

SO155HN

Bridlington Avenue

SO155HZ

Radway Road

SO155LH

Church Street

SO155LN

St James's Close

SO157QL

Darlington Gardens

SO157RD

Shanklin Road

SO164BW

Redbridge Hill

SO164GT

Romsey Road

SO164DT

Romsey Road

SO166AE

Warren Avenue

SO166AS

Laundry Road

SO153NP

Crown Street

SO155SH

Yarmouth Gardens

SO157NP

Cemetery Road

SO157QP

Cranbourne Close

SO157QU

Bellemoor Road

SO157QY

Bellemoor Road

SO157RL

Luccombe Place

SO166HP

St Winifred's Road

SO153TS

Church End

SO155GN

Cunard Avenue

SO155FG

Eastbourne Avenue

SO155FW

Janson Road

SO155HA

Torquay Avenue

SO155NQ

Bourne Avenue

SO155NX

Branksome Avenue

SO155RF

Shirley Avenue

SO157NG

Atherley Court

SO157PT

Radway Crescent

SO157QR

Wilton Gardens

SO164BQ

Romsey Road

SO166QF

Dale Road

SO166QJ

Dale Road

SO153JE

Shirley Warren

SO155HH

Darlington Gardens

SO155HQ

Dawlish Avenue

SO155NA

St James's Close

SO157QB

Harland Crescent

SO157QS

Wilton Gardens

SO166BL

Sycamore Road

SO166SH

Jessamine Road

SO155AG

Raymond Road

SO155FE

St James Road

SO155HP

Bridlington Avenue

SO155JA

Hill Lane

SO157NT

Hill Lane

SO157RB

Shanklin Crescent

SO157RR

Pentire Avenue

SO166AD

Warren Avenue

SO166GD

Briarswood

SO166TR

Winchester Road

SO166TY

Fushsia Gardens

SO155JB

Evelyn Crescent

SO155JR

Wilton Road

SO157NX

Leicester Road

SO157PB

Melrose Road

SO157RU

Luccombe Road

SO165JT

Coxford Close

SO165JW

Coxford Road

SO166AY

Warren Avenue

SO166DJ

Laundry Road

SO166HJ

Vinery Gardens

SO166UL

Winchester Road

SO157RH

Luccombe Road

SO155QN

Sandown Road

SO155QZ

Newbury Road

SO157NQ

Hill Lane

SO157QF

Wilton Crescent

SO166AR

Laundry Road

SO166DH

Coxford Close

SO166FP

Hardwicke Close

SO166HU

Laundry Road

SO166UP

Winchester Road

SO153TG

Shirley High Street

SO155JL

Wilton Road

SO155JQ

Wilton Road

SO155LJ

Crown Street

SO155NL

Upper Shirley Avenue

SO155PL

Howard's Grove

SO155SQ

Hampton Close

Data Sources

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