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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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	28	£477,500	£187,700	£426,000	£567,750	£672,750
Flats	31	£170,000	£114,750	£143,500	£198,750	£246,000
Semi-Detached	50	£387,500	£220,000	£300,500	£454,500	£550,000
Terraced	32	£260,000	£187,650	£225,963	£293,750	£379,525

10 years price trend in Shirley

All postcodes in Shirley

SO157PP

Kineton Road

SO157PY

Lincoln Court

SO166AN

Laundry Road

SO166AW

Jessamine Road

SO166AX

Bracken Lane

SO166BX

Ross Gardens

SO166FN

Coxford Road

SO166TH

Tremona Court

SO155HG

Darlington Gardens

SO155JN

Wilton Road

SO155LW

Church Street

SO155PF

Church Street

SO155QA

Hyde Close

SO155RP

Shirley Avenue

SO166BA

Bracken Lane

SO166BY

Ross Gardens

SO166DD

Burns Place

SO166HL

St James Park Road

SO166SJ

Laundry Road

SO155GD

Cherry Walk

SO155GG

Gurney Road

SO153JF

Church End

SO153JD

Church End

SO153NN

Church Street

SO155HE

St James Road

SO155HB

Torquay Avenue

SO155PX

Vaudrey Close

SO155QF

St James Road

SO155QP

Sandown Road

SO155QT

Howard's Grove

SO157QW

Bellemoor Road

SO166TX

Winchester Road

SO166BW

Warren Crescent

SO153TU

Shirley High Street

SO157AG

Ivanhoe Road

SO155NG

Shirley Avenue

SO155PQ

Cannon Street

SO155PZ

Vaudrey Close

SO157NY

Leicester Road

SO157PE

Warwick Road

SO157PH

Hill Lane

SO166AA

Warren Avenue

SO166HN

Dale Road

SO155FU

Janson Road

SO155HT

Eastbourne Avenue

SO155LF

Church Street

SO155PY

Vaudrey Close

SO157AF

Cemetery Road

SO157AH

Hill Lane

SO157RG

Shanklin Road

SO157RX

Pewsey Place

SO166BF

Laundry Road

SO166UA

Winchester Road

SO153UN

Shirley High Street

SO155GR

Reynolds Road

SO155LY

Didcot Road

SO155QL

Medina Road

SO155QS

Anglesea Road

SO155SG

Yarmouth Gardens

SO164DD

Romsey Road

SO165AF

Coxford Road

SO166TS

Winchester Road

SO166UF

Winchester Road

SO166UJ

Grange Road

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Data Sources

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

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