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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

SO143BN

Orchard Lane

SO143LR

Queen's Terrace

SO143GN

White Star Place

SO143EB

Briton Street

SO140TT

Bargate

SO141NT

St Mary Street

SO141NP

Cook Street

SO143BW

Orchard Place

SO141PP

James Street

SO140RG

Bargate

SO143EH

Bernard Street

SO141JU

Hanover Buildings

SO143LB

College Street

SO143HQ

East Street

SO141NY

St Mary Street

SO145BP

The Compass

SO141QX

Golden Grove

SO141NG

Bargate

SO141NS

St Mary Street

SO141GS

Coleman Street

SO143DZ

Bernard Street

SO140AA

The Carronades

SO140RD

Bargate

SO141LZ

St Mary Street

SO141PW

Golden Grove

SO141BY

East Street

SO140SN

Northam Road

SO143DT

Terminus Terrace

SO141NF

St Mary Street

SO143LQ

Briton Street

SO140AY

New Road

SO141PJ

James Street

SO141JW

Hanover Buildings

SO141HZ

Golden Grove

SO143EG

Bernard Street

SO143LT

Orchard Place

SO141AT

St Mary Street

SO141BX

East Street

SO143DL

Oxford Street

SO141PU

Golden Grove

SO143JT

Bernard Street

SO143DF

Orchard Lane

SO141LQ

Cossack Green

SO141PT

Golden Grove

SO140GH

Northam Road

SO143GB

Clench Street

SO143PE

Orchard Place

SO143QY

Queensway

SO141NJ

Cook Street

SO143BZ

Terminus Terrace

SO143RS

Bernard Street

SO141AX

Craven Street

SO141LU

Ascupart Street

SO143NJ

Marsh Lane

SO143HX

Bargate

SO145BR

The Compass

SO143BU

Threefield Lane

SO141NE

Clifford Street

SO141NZ

St Mary Street

SO143FE

Terminus Terrace

SO141PG

St Mary Street

SO141DA

Clifford Street

SO141NW

St Mary Street

SO141PH

James Street

SO141AF

St Marys Place

SO143AU

Bernard Street

SO143DJ

Oxford Street

SO141NR

St Mary Street

SO141NL

Golden Grove

SO141LL

Palmerston Road

SO142DH

High Street

SO141LF

Broad Green

SO140PD

Northam Road

SO141BP

Hanover Buildings

SO143DQ

Challis Court

SO143TQ

Captains Place

SO140RF

Bargate

SO141RA

Golden Grove

SO141PR

James Street

SO143DG

King Street

SO143DY

Bernard Street

SO141JD

Jonas Nichols Square

SO140PB

Northam Road

SO141JN

Johnson Street

SO141LB

North Front

SO143DD

Orchard Lane

SO141BS

Houndwell Place

SO141LJ

North Front

SO147LE

Above Bar Street

SO143DA

Lime Street

SO145BJ

Chapel Road

SO143HN

East Street

SO145GP

Anglesea Terrace

SO143BP

Queens Terrace

SO143BD

Orchard Lane

SO140RQ

Bargate

SO141PS

Golden Grove

SO143QX

Queensway

SO141PF

St Mary Street

SO143DH

Orchard Lane

Data Sources

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