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About

St Denys is a residential area on the north-eastern edge of Southampton city centre, sitting beside the River Itchen. The name is localised in speech as "Sin-eyes". The neighbourhood grew up around the parish church and later the railway; narrow streets of terraced housing sit close to St Denys railway station, while pockets of later housing extend inland. Local life is centred on a small parade of shops, a primary school and street-level services that serve daily needs.

The railway station provides regular stopping services into Southampton Central and along the south coast. The riverbank and towpath alongside the Itchen give direct access for walkers and anglers and mark the area’s relationship with the water. Former small boatyards and moorings remain visible at certain points on the river edge. St Denys is compact in extent, with short distances between station, church and riverside, which shapes how people move through the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average St Denys has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Denys is £45,706 per year. There are 1 schools in St Denys: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Denys is home to around 7,923 people, with a population density of about 7,955.6 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Denys Population
7,923
Population density
7,955.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.52(+111%)
Shoplifting
28.65(+257%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.68(+61%)
Public order
14.01(+129%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.97(+55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,480
56.54%
Other White
1,221
15.41%
Indian
347
4.38%
Chinese
344
4.34%
Pakistani
234
2.95%
Total population: 7,923

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,475
35.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,851
26.65%
No qualifications
1,065
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
598
8.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
481
6.92%
Total 16+ residents: 6,946

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,449
45.25%
Owns outright
558
17.43%
Owns with a mortgage
525
16.4%
Other social rented
349
10.9%
Social rents from council
233
7.28%
Total households: 3,202

Property prices in St Denys

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £249,995 in St Denys area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Denys 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 St Denys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£326,000
Flats24£132,500
Semi-Detached21£265,000
Terraced15£265,000

10 years median price trend in St Denys

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Denys.

All postcodes in St Denys

SO171QL

Brookvale Road

SO172TY

Adelaide Road

SO172GG

St Denys Road

SO172EY

Lawn Road

SO172NP

Horseshoe Bridge

SO172TH

Portswood Road

SO172FY

Portswood Road

SO172GH

St Denys Road

SO172JP

Ivy Road

SO172UA

Belmont Road

SO172WS

Janaway Gardens

SO172FL

St Denys Road

SO172JB

Ivy Road

SO171TD

Bowden Lane

SO172FE

Osborne Road South

SO172FF

Osborne Road North

SO172WX

Portswood Road

SO172GQ

Woodside Road

SO172UP

Ivy Road

SO172GW

Tennyson Road

SO171RZ

Richmond Gardens

SO172AG

Portswood Road

SO172JD

Ivy Road

SO171RY

Richmond Gardens

SO171SB

Shaftesbury Avenue

SO172GB

Woodside Road

SO172BG

Portswood Road

SO172HB

Shakespeare Avenue

SO172HL

Westridge Road

SO172HP

Westridge Road

SO172HZ

Adelaide Road

SO171AF

Richmond Gardens

SO172JJ

Kent Road

SO172JY

St Denys Road

SO172LQ

Priory Road

SO172GU

Woodside Road

SO172LB

Portswood Road

SO172HX

Adelaide Road

SO172LT

Priory Avenue

SO172NL

South Road

SO172AW

Brunswick Mews

SO172HJ

Westridge Road

SO172TE

Portswood Road

SO172BL

Portswood Road

SO172JX

Priory Road

SO172NT

Priory Avenue

SO172WG

Woodside Road

SO172BD

Portswood Road

SO172HF

Tennyson Road

SO172JZ

Priory Road

SO172NH

Portswood Centre

SO172NW

Priory Avenue

SO172WR

Janaway Gardens

SO172JR

Priory Road

SO172TD

Portswood Road

SO172WP

Eastfield Road

SO172WQ

Collier Close

SO172HE

Portswood Avenue

SO172LP

Priory Road

SO172NU

Priory Avenue

SO172LJ

Kent Road

SO172GD

Belmont Road

SO172FD

Osborne Road South

SO172LZ

North Road

SO172NN

Priory Avenue

SO172WE

The Broadway

SO172WN

Pettinger Gardens

SO172FG

Osborne Gardens

SO171AQ

Highfield Lane

SO172FN

St Denys Road

SO172FQ

St Denys Road

SO172HS

Priory Road

SO172AX

Belmont Road

SO172AY

Portswood Road

SO172FP

St Denys Road

SO172LU

Aberdeen Road

SO172WJ

Pettinger Gardens

SO172WL

Pettinger Gardens

SO140SS

Drummond Drive

SO172JG

Eastfield Road

SO172LH

Kent Road

SO172NB

Dundee Road

SO172US

Portswood Road

SO172XA

St Augustine Gardens

SO172FS

St Denys Road

SO172HW

Adelaide Road

SO172NS

Priory Avenue

SO172GY

Shakespeare Avenue

SO172BJ

Portswood Road

SO172EX

Lawn Road

SO172FJ

St Denys Road

SO172GX

Tennyson Road

SO172AQ

Portswood Road

SO172BH

Portswood Road

SO172HH

Tennyson Road

SO172LN

Aberdeen Road

SO172UQ

Cecil Villas

SO172HR

Westridge Road

SO172JQ

Priory Road

SO172JA

South Road

Data Sources

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