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Sholing East

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About

Sholing East is a residential area located in the eastern part of Southampton, England. It is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is well-connected to the city center via public transport and major roads like the A3024. Local amenities include convenience stores, pubs, and small businesses catering to daily needs.

Green spaces like Sholing Recreation Ground provide outdoor leisure options for residents. The area is close to the River Itchen, offering scenic walks and cycling routes. Sholing East has a community-focused atmosphere, with schools and local events contributing to its neighborhood feel. The area is practical for commuters, with easy access to Southampton Airport and the M27 motorway.

Area overview

On average Sholing East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 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 of residents in Sholing East is £43,100 per year. There are 3 schools in Sholing East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

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

Demographics

British

6,748

88.08%

Other White

408

5.33%

Indian

1.04%

African

0.84%

Other

0.64%

Total population: 7,661

Housing

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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Sholing East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £455,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	17	£335,000	£254,000	£285,000	£360,000	£407,000
Flats	14	£117,000	£70,200	£106,375	£157,375	£221,800
Semi-Detached	37	£291,000	£192,000	£250,000	£335,000	£374,600
Terraced	24	£250,000	£200,750	£234,000	£286,250	£321,700

10 years price trend in Sholing East

All postcodes in Sholing East

SO190ED

Orpen Road

SO198BB

North East Close

SO198BD

North East Close

SO198GD

Alfriston Gardens

SO198GF

Effingham Gardens

SO198NX

Middle Road

SO198NB

Bursledon Road

SO199NA

Ashley Crescent

SO190SQ

Dawson Road

SO197RY

Deacon Road

SO198GU

Gladstone Road

SO198PD

Middle Road

SO191BS

Magpie Gardens

SO198FZ

Alfriston Gardens

SO198GS

Luton Road

SO197NB

Ruby Road

SO197NL

Chatsworth Road

SO198AR

Cleethorpes Road

SO198GJ

Drove Road

SO198NY

Bursledon Road

SO198SL

Willow Tree Walk

SO199LZ

Ashley Crescent

SO198LU

South East Road

SO191DN

Heathfield Close

SO191EE

Landseer Road

SO197NH

Bursledon Road

SO198BL

Staith Close

SO198GL

Drove Road

SO191DT

Heathfield Road

SO191EG

Canterbury Avenue

SO191RB

Bisley Court

SO191SE

Heyes Drive

SO197PS

Deacon Road

SO198AW

North East Road

SO198GB

Alfriston Gardens

SO198LN

Alfriston Gardens

SO199LY

Sholing East

SO198NT

Middle Road

SO190EQ

Finzi Close

SO190NS

Sholing East

SO190SS

Lowry Gardens

SO191BZ

Butt's Road

SO198AS

Cleethorpes Road

SO198BA

Fair Green

SO198LZ

Julian Road

SO190TR

Botley Road

SO198AX

North East Road

SO198GE

Chadwell Avenue

SO198RR

Anson Drive

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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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