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Upper Shirley

England / South East / Southampton / Upper Shirley

About

Upper Shirley is a residential area located in the northern part of Southampton. It is bordered by Shirley to the south and Bassett to the west, with easy access to the city center. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, as well as more modern developments. Local amenities include shops, cafes, and pubs along Shirley High Street, providing convenience for residents.

The area is known for its green spaces, such as Southampton Common and the Avenue, which offer walking paths and recreational areas. Upper Shirley is also home to several schools, making it a practical choice for families. Public transport links, including bus routes, connect the area to other parts of the city. The nearby General Hospital adds to the area's accessibility for healthcare needs.

Area overview

On average Upper Shirley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upper Shirley is £70,700 per year. There are 5 schools in Upper Shirley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Shirley Population
7,837
Population density
3,176.7 per km²

Demographics

British
5,491
70.08%
Other White
818
10.44%
Indian
419
5.35%
Other Asian
201
2.57%
Other
140
1.79%
Total population: 7,835

Housing

Owns outright
1,175
38.6%
Owns with a mortgage
1,081
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
536
17.61%
Other social rented
116
3.81%
Social rents from council
71
2.33%
Total households: 3,044

Property prices in Upper Shirley

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Upper Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £880,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£480,000
Flats9£191,000
Semi-Detached36£427,500
Terraced11£305,000

10 years price trend in Upper Shirley

All postcodes in Upper Shirley

SO153HX

Church End

SO153PS

Upper Shirley

SO155GL

Janson Road

SO155HU

Eastbourne Avenue

SO155JS

Wilton Road

SO155JW

Bellemoor Road

SO155NB

Anglesea Road

SO157QJ

Darlington Gardens

SO155JT

Wilton Crescent

SO155JY

Bellemoor Road

SO155NJ

Shirley Avenue

SO155RL

Bellemoor Road

SO157NU

Bellemoor Road

SO157PG

Melrose Road

SO157NW

Hill Lane

SO157PJ

Radway Road

SO155GF

Gurney Road

SO155HS

Dawlish Avenue

SO155LZ

Bellemoor Road

SO155NP

Twyford Avenue

SO155NY

Branksome Avenue

SO155UQ

Hill Lane

SO157PD

Warwick Road

SO157QT

Queen's Road

SO155HD

St James Road

SO155GZ

Whithedwood Avenue

SO157PR

Kellett Road

SO157QN

Wilton Crescent

SO155FZ

Treeside Road

SO155GH

Bramston Road

SO155GY

St James Road

SO155HF

Darlington Gardens

SO155NS

Colebrook Avenue

SO155RU

Wilton Road

SO155TA

Janson Road

SO157QQ

Cranbourne Close

SO157RN

Luccombe Road

SO166PN

Dale Road

SO155GE

Gurney Road

SO155FD

St James Road

SO155FY

Treeside Road

SO155JJ

Wilton Road

SO155LB

Queen's Road

SO157QE

Wilton Crescent

SO157QG

Wilton Crescent

SO166UB

Winchester Road

SO155AN

Hanley Road

SO155GQ

Janson Road

SO155HX

Wilton Road

SO155JH

Wilton Road

SO155JX

Morland Road

SO157PA

Melrose Road

SO157RF

Shanklin Road

SO157RQ

Luccombe Place

SO166TP

Winchester Road

SO155AP

Hanley Road

SO155JZ

Shayer Road

SO155QG

St James Road

SO157NS

Hill Lane

SO157QZ

Bellemoor Road

SO157RW

Pentire Way

SO155FH

Hanley Road

SO155GW

Cedar Avenue

SO155NN

Upper Shirley Avenue

SO157QD

Harland Crescent

SO167NY

Burgess Road

SO155GU

Cedar Avenue

SO155JG

Wilton Road

SO155PS

Howard's Grove

SO157PW

Radway Road

SO157RS

Pentire Avenue

SO157RT

Pentire Avenue

SO155JD

South View Road

SO155QB

Bellemoor Road

SO157PN

Radway Road

SO157PQ

Kineton Road

SO155LA

Wilton Road

SO155NW

Branksome Avenue

SO157PL

Radway Road

SO157PS

Kellett Road

SO153HW

Church End

SO155FF

Bridlington Avenue

SO155GX

Cedar Avenue

SO155JP

Pirrie Close

SO155JU

Wilton Road

SO155NT

Bourne Avenue

SO157NZ

Leicester Road

SO157RJ

Luccombe Road

SO166UG

Winchester Road

SO155NZ

Twyford Avenue

SO157PU

Radway Crescent

SO157QA

Pirrie Close

SO157QH

Wilton Crescent

SO157RA

Bellemoor Road

SO155GT

Janson Road

SO155HR

Dawlish Avenue

SO155JF

Evelyn Crescent

SO155NH

Shirley Avenue

SO155NR

Colebrook Avenue

SO155PT

Howard's Grove

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.