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About

St Mary's is a residential district north of the city centre, characterised by terraced housing and local commercial streets. The area functions as a neighbourhood with a mix of long-term residents and students, served by independent shops and takeaways along St Mary's Street.

The district is defined by its proximity to the sports facilities of The Common and the expansive Southampton General Hospital complex. A notable local landmark is the red brick chimney of the former Southampton Incinerator, which stands as a distinctive industrial relic amidst the surrounding housing.

Area overview

On average St Mary's has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 167 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Mary's is £46,915 per year. There are 3 schools in St Mary's: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Mary's is home to around 8,742 people, with a population density of about 10,946.7 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
167
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Mary's Population
8,742
Population density
10,946.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.02(+159%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.39(+106%)
Drugs
18.3(+563%)
Public order
12.7(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.1(+72%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,666
41.95%
Other White
1,553
17.77%
Other Asian
624
7.14%
African
620
7.09%
Indian
383
4.38%
Total population: 8,740

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,370
32.47%
Level 3 (A level)
2,110
28.91%
No qualifications
1,042
14.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
10.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
539
7.38%
Total 16+ residents: 7,299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,234
40.93%
Social rents from council
801
26.57%
Other social rented
400
13.27%
Owns with a mortgage
308
10.22%
Owns outright
151
5.01%
Total households: 3,015

Property prices in St Mary's

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £147,250 in St Mary's area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Mary's 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 Mary's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced7£300,000
Flats35£142,000

10 years median price trend in St Mary's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Mary's.

All postcodes in St Mary's

SO141QG

Golden Grove

SO143EJ

College Street

SO141DE

Ascupart Street

SO145GN

Paget Street

SO143DR

John Street

SO141DF

Ascupart Street

SO145BT

Chapel Road

SO147DT

Above Bar Street

SO141LW

St Mary Street

SO145BS

The Compass

SO143HE

East Street

SO140NZ

Northam Road

SO141JZ

South Front

SO141AZ

St Marys Place

SO145FN

Standford Street

SO141LP

Palmerston Road

SO141JB

Golden Grove

SO143AR

Brunswick Square

SO143DE

Orchard Lane

SO140RS

Bargate

SO143GU

Carpathia Drive

SO143BA

Bernard Street

SO141JA

Golden Grove

SO143HH

East Street

SO140RB

East Park Terrace

SO143GL

Canute Road

SO143LA

College Street

SO141LY

St Mary Street

SO141LX

Winton Street

SO143LL

Queens Way

SO141TA

Golden Grove

SO143HZ

Duke Street

SO141LT

Johnson Street

SO143EF

Jessie Terrace

SO141BZ

Palmerston Road

SO145BQ

The Compass

SO141YA

Cook Street

SO140PA

Northam Road

SO141TD

Golden Grove

SO140TX

Bargate

SO140RX

Bargate

SO143BQ

Queens Terrace

SO141PE

St Mary Street

SO147DR

Above Bar Street

SO141PZ

Josian Walk

SO141PN

James Street

SO140RL

Bargate

SO141BW

Houndwell Place

SO145FB

Melbourne Street

SO140YN

Bargate

SO143EE

Oxford Mews

SO141LD

Craven Walk

SO143SG

Queens Terrace

SO143ZP

Royal Crescent Road

SO140RJ

Bargate

SO143TF

Captains Place

SO141ND

Pound Tree Road

SO145GQ

Nelson Street

SO143QZ

Bernard Street

SO141LN

St Mary Street

SO143EU

Terminus Terrace

SO143BS

Queens Terrace

SO143GW

Duke Street

SO143BE

Orchard Lane

SO141LH

North Front

SO143GA

Rudd Way

SO140NF

Bargate

SO141NX

St Mary Street

SO143AZ

Queens Way

SO141TB

Golden Grove

SO143TH

Maryfield

SO141AR

Chapel Road

SO140TY

Bargate

SO141XA

St Mary's Place

SO141AQ

Bargate

SO143DS

Oxford Street

SO143DP

Oxford Street

SO141PL

James Street

SO143HG

East Street

SO141QJ

Golden Grove

SO143ET

Duke Street

SO143JJ

East Street

SO143HY

St Marys Place

SO141LG

Cossack Green

SO141PQ

James Street

SO145BN

The Compass

SO143EX

Marsh Lane

SO141BU

Houndwell Place

SO141BT

Houndwell Place

SO140AB

New Road

SO141JH

Hanover Buildings

SO143GT

Queens Way

SO147DQ

Above Bar Street

SO145FQ

Granville Street

SO141ZA

Marsh Lane

SO143EP

Latimer Street

SO143DB

Lime Street

SO140RN

Bargate

SO140RW

Bargate

SO143LP

Marsh Lane

Data Sources

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