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Sholing West

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Sholing West is a mainly residential sector in the eastern part of Southampton, centred on local streets, small shops and several primary schools. The neighbourhood grew around the arrival of the railway and still has a working station with regular services into Southampton Central, which many residents use for commuting. Housing mixes terraced and semi‑detached rows with pockets of post‑war development, and a network of community halls and churches provides local social activity.

Green space and community facilities shape daily life. Sholing Park lies within easy reach and includes a bowling green and managed planting areas used by local groups. A semi‑formal strip of allotments runs close to the railway, giving the area a hands‑on gardening culture and regular allotment holders’ markets. The local football club and neighbourhood associations run matches and events on weekend pitches, keeping ties between streets and small local businesses that line the main roads.

Area overview

On average Sholing West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sholing West is £51,814 per year. There are 4 schools in Sholing West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sholing West is home to around 6,337 people, with a population density of about 4,577.1 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sholing West Population

6,337

Population density

4,577.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

40.71(+28%)

Shoplifting

27.93(+250%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.57(-14%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.26(+13%)

Public order

6.47(+7%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,473

86.3%

Other White

423

6.67%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.93%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.71%

Other Asian

0.65%

Total population: 6,342

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,204

23.07%

Level 3 (A level)

1,040

19.92%

No qualifications

1,022

19.58%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

782

14.98%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

620

11.88%

Total 16+ residents: 5,220

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,016

37.04%

Owns outright

883

32.19%

Private landlord or letting agency

453

16.51%

Social rents from council

186

6.78%

Other social rented

132

4.81%

Total households: 2,743

Property prices in Sholing West

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Sholing West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	32	£297,500	£217,150	£275,000	£325,000	£376,750
Terraced	16	£225,000	£203,750	£218,250	£285,000	£300,000
Detached	12	£344,000	£221,200	£295,250	£395,000	£486,250
Flats	19	£155,000	£89,000	£129,000	£173,000	£216,500

10 years median price trend in Sholing West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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