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Sholing East

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About

Sholing is a suburb in the east of the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The area is mainly residential with a mix of terraces, semi-detached and post-war housing. A local station, Sholing railway station, provides a direct rail link that many residents use for commuting. The high street and small parades contain shops, takeaways and services, and there are primary schools, a library and community centres that serve the neighbourhood. Local buses link Sholing to other parts of the city.

Green space is a defining element of the area. Sholing Common and Sholing Park offer grassland, play areas and sports pitches used by local clubs and schools. A long-established allotment site sits close to the common and is managed by a local association. Community football teams and recreation groups use the pitches and halls around Norton and Church Road, and regular events are held on the recreation ground, keeping local facilities in frequent use.

Area overview

On average Sholing East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sholing East is £49,073 per year. There are 3 schools in Sholing East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sholing East is home to around 7,660 people, with a population density of about 4,883.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sholing East Population
7,660
Population density
4,883.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.9(+14%)
Public order
6.01(-2%)
Shoplifting
5.87(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.22(-55%)
Vehicle crime
4.96(+31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,748
88.08%
Other White
408
5.33%
Indian
80
1.04%
African
64
0.84%
Other
49
0.64%
Total population: 7,661

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,437
22.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,271
19.94%
No qualifications
1,262
19.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
970
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
713
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,215
35.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,198
34.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
534
15.58%
Social rents from council
271
7.91%
Other social rented
126
3.68%
Total households: 3,428

Property prices in Sholing East

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Sholing East area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sholing East 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 Sholing East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£355,000
Flats15£130,000
Semi-Detached36£285,000
Terraced25£250,000

10 years median price trend in Sholing East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sholing East.

All postcodes in Sholing East

SO198BL

Staith Close

SO198BN

Vokes Close

SO198GH

Banbury Avenue

SO198RZ

Alfriston Gardens

SO190SR

Lowry Gardens

SO197NA

Ruby Road

SO198LY

Julian Road

SO190NQ

Botley Road

SO198HE

Crosswell Close

SO198NF

Bursledon Road

SO199UW

Dairy Close

SO197LZ

Bursledon Road

SO198FU

Alfriston Gardens

SO198GW

Balfour Road

SO198HF

Kathleen Road

SO198LL

Kathleen Road

SO190SP

Dawson Road

SO191BP

Butts Road

SO191DG

Alandale Road

SO191EN

Constable Close

SO191BJ

Butts Road

SO191DR

Ashby Road

SO197PT

Deacon Road

SO197ND

Emerald Close

SO198GX

Kathleen Road

SO198RS

Anson Drive

SO191EB

Canterbury Avenue

SO198GA

Alfriston Gardens

SO198RQ

Anson Drive

SO191RA

Hogarth Close

SO190ST

Stubbs Road

SO190SX

Hepworth Close

SO198NU

St Aubins Avenue

SO191EF

Landseer Road

SO198RN

Frobisher Gardens

SO197NN

Bursledon Road

SO198LH

Gort Crescent

SO198RU

Anson Drive

SO191DQ

Hamtun Road

SO198FY

Silver Birch Close

SO198GN

Mowbray Road

SO198GQ

Coalville Road

SO198RT

Anson Drive

SO191DA

Hilltop Drive

SO191DP

Heathfield Road

SO197NJ

Chatsworth Road

SO198GP

Mowbray Road

SO199RP

Sholing

SO198PA

Lime Close

SO198ND

Bursledon Road

SO191BR

Butts Road

SO191BY

Crest Way

SO198AU

North East Road

SO198HG

Kathleen Road

SO198QW

Fair Green

SO197PX

Deacon Road

SO197PY

Deacon Road

SO197NS

Whites Road

SO198RP

Anson Drive

SO191BX

Crowther Close

SO197NQ

Whites Road

SO198GT

Gladstone Road

SO198PB

Middle Road

SO191DX

Whistler Road

SO198HA

High Firs Road

SO191SF

Imber Way

SO197TB

Middle Road

SO198GR

Luton Road

SO190QZ

Gainsborough Close

SO190SU

Stubbs Road

SO191AD

Butts Road

SO191BQ

Butts Road

SO191BH

Butts Road

SO191DU

The Old Well Close

SO191SH

Dragoon Close

SO191BL

Swanmore Avenue

SO191BN

Butts Road

SO191DY

Whistler Close

SO197QA

Deacon Road

SO198RW

Anson Drive

SO191DH

Butts Road

SO191RD

Butt's Road

SO191DW

Blake Gardens

SO198AZ

Firtree Way

SO198GZ

Kathleen Road

SO191DL

Heathfield Road

SO198NZ

Lime Avenue

SO197PW

Deacon Road

SO198AL

Wingate Drive

SO198AY

Firtree Way

SO198GY

Kathleen Road

SO191DF

Glenside Avenue

SO198AT

Cleethorpes Road

SO198GG

Effingham Gardens

SO191DS

Belton Road

SO198HD

Sedgewick Road

SO198NW

St Aubins Avenue

SO198TB

North East Road

SO190EN

Finzi Close

SO198HB

High Firs Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.