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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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172 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
172
Deprivation level
9/10
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
82.7(+162%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.14(+143%)
Drugs
16.24(+508%)
Public order
15.9(+160%)
Vehicle crime
11.78(+211%)
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 44 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 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
Flats35£140,000
Terraced9£310,000

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

SO145BP

The Compass

SO140RB

East Park Terrace

SO140RX

Bargate

SO141PW

Golden Grove

SO143GL

Canute Road

SO140NF

Bargate

SO141JX

Hanover Buildings

SO143DQ

Challis Court

SO145GN

Paget Street

SO147LE

Above Bar Street

SO140GH

Northam Road

SO140NZ

Northam Road

SO141PT

Golden Grove

SO141QX

Golden Grove

SO143HN

East Street

SO143TF

Captains Place

SO141BY

East Street

SO141LW

St Mary Street

SO141DE

Ascupart Street

SO141NP

Cook Street

SO141PJ

James Street

SO143DH

Orchard Lane

SO143HX

Bargate

SO141JN

Johnson Street

SO141LJ

North Front

SO141NE

Clifford Street

SO143AU

Bernard Street

SO143EJ

College Street

SO140RS

Bargate

SO141LQ

Cossack Green

SO143BE

Orchard Lane

SO143FE

Terminus Terrace

SO140RJ

Bargate

SO141NG

Bargate

SO141QG

Golden Grove

SO141TA

Golden Grove

SO143BF

Oxford Street

SO143DT

Terminus Terrace

SO145FQ

Granville Street

SO141TB

Golden Grove

SO141TD

Golden Grove

SO141XA

St Mary's Place

SO143JJ

East Street

SO140RQ

Bargate

SO143DA

Lime Street

SO143DF

Orchard Lane

SO140TT

Bargate

SO141PB

St Mary Street

SO143GT

Queens Way

SO143SG

Queens Terrace

SO141LX

Winton Street

SO141PF

St Mary Street

SO143LT

Orchard Place

SO140TY

Bargate

SO143TH

Maryfield

SO145BN

The Compass

SO140PB

Northam Road

SO141JW

Hanover Buildings

SO141LB

North Front

SO143EF

Jessie Terrace

SO143GB

Clench Street

SO145BT

Chapel Road

SO145GP

Anglesea Terrace

SO143DJ

Oxford Street

SO143PE

Orchard Place

SO141BP

Hanover Buildings

SO141HZ

Golden Grove

SO140RH

Bargate

SO143LL

Queens Way

SO140RG

Bargate

SO141LF

Broad Green

SO140AA

The Carronades

SO141ZA

Marsh Lane

SO143QX

Queensway

SO141AF

St Marys Place

SO143EE

Oxford Mews

SO147DT

Above Bar Street

SO140SN

Northam Road

SO143BQ

Queens Terrace

SO143HQ

East Street

SO143NJ

Marsh Lane

SO143DY

Bernard Street

SO141PL

James Street

SO141BT

Houndwell Place

SO141JA

Golden Grove

SO141NR

St Mary Street

SO141PG

St Mary Street

SO143DD

Orchard Lane

SO143GW

Duke Street

SO140PD

Northam Road

SO141AZ

St Marys Place

SO141JU

Hanover Buildings

SO145BQ

The Compass

SO143GU

Carpathia Drive

SO143BD

Orchard Lane

SO143DL

Oxford Street

SO143QZ

Bernard Street

SO143DB

Lime Street

SO143DP

Oxford Street

SO141LL

Palmerston Road

Data Sources

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