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About

Sholing is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Southampton. The area is primarily characterised by its housing, which includes a mix of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes. It functions as a local hub with a central high street providing essential shops and services for the community. The ward is bordered by major transport routes, including the M27 motorway to the north.

The area contains several green spaces, such as the playing fields at Sholing Junior School and the grounds of the Sholing Technology College. A notable local landmark is the Victorian-era Sholing Railway Station, which continues to provide a direct link to Southampton Central. The community is also home to the home ground of Sholing Football Club, an established non-league team with a strong local following.

Area overview

On average Sholing has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 11.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sholing is £50,342 per year. The median sale price in Sholing is £275,000 (around £331 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £306,250. There are 5 schools in Sholing: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Sholing

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £331
Sales (last 12 months): 200
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £306K

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Sholing area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sholing over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£320,000£362
Semi-Detached106£285,000£339
Terraced37£240,000£333
Flats30£151,800£271

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sholing

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sholing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,500£110,000£223,000£201,250
2017£262,500£140,000£225,000£205,000
2018£265,000£148,000£234,000£203,500
2019£273,750£137,500£229,000£203,000
2020£290,000£130,000£229,950£205,000
2021£295,000£152,500£260,000£220,500
2022£315,000£151,000£290,000£245,000
2023£325,000£158,250£285,000£240,000
2024£307,500£160,000£286,750£245,000
2025£331,250£138,500£290,000£250,000
2026£312,500£151,800£292,000£237,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sholing.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sholing.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£231£241£254
2017£289£248£265£256
2018£284£260£266£265
2019£291£238£261£267
2020£294£241£266£265
2021£318£259£293£284
2022£340£264£329£317
2023£350£286£332£323
2024£356£247£313£302
2025£333£279£328£312
2026£364£270£349£333
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sholing.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sholing in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sholing ward.

Local councillors

Sarah Marie Powell-Vaughan

Sholing - Elected 7 May 2026

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