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About

Upper Shirley sits in the eastern suburbs of Southampton and is mainly residential. Streets contain a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semi-detached houses and later developments, with pockets of shops and services clustered along Shirley High Street. The parade there includes convenience stores, cafés and a community hall that hosts local groups and activities. Primary schools, a GP surgery and everyday amenities are within walking distance for many residents, and regular bus services link the area with the city centre and other parts of Southampton.

Parks and sports pitches are woven through the neighbourhood, and a line of allotments provides garden plots close to housing. Several streets still show original 1930s bay windows and pebble-dash façades, a detail that marks the area’s growth in that decade. Upper Shirley’s mix of housing types, short local shopping streets and community-run facilities make it a practical base for families and commuters who need straightforward access to the rest of the city.

Area overview

On average Upper Shirley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 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 per household in Upper Shirley is £73,053 per year. There are 5 schools in Upper Shirley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Upper Shirley is home to around 7,837 people, with a population density of about 3,176.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.24(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.17(-29%)
Public order
6.12(0%)
Shoplifting
5.87(-27%)
Other theft
3.57(-36%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,942
46.91%
Level 3 (A level)
949
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
752
11.99%
No qualifications
705
11.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
466
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 6,271

Housing

Housing tenure

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in Upper Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £154,000 up to £880,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Shirley 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 Upper Shirley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£543,250
Flats12£197,750
Semi-Detached31£425,000
Terraced9£343,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Shirley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Shirley.

All postcodes in Upper Shirley

SO166HP

St Winifreds Road

SO157PB

Melrose Road

SO157AG

Ivanhoe Road

SO157AF

Cemetery Road

SO153HX

Shirley Road

SO153PS

Shirley

SO155GL

Janson Road

SO155JS

Wilton Road

SO157QJ

Darlington Gardens

SO155HU

Eastbourne Avenue

SO155JW

Bellemoor Road

SO155NB

St James Close

SO157NU

Hill Lane

SO157NW

Hill Lane

SO157PJ

Radway Road

SO155JT

Wilton Road

SO155JY

Bellemoor Road

SO155NJ

Shirley Avenue

SO155RL

Bellemoor Road

SO157PG

Melrose Road

SO155GF

Gurney Road

SO155HS

Dawlish Avenue

SO155LZ

St James Road

SO155NP

Twyford Avenue

SO155NY

Branksome Avenue

SO157PD

Warwick Road

SO155UQ

Hill Lane

SO157QT

Queens Road

SO155GZ

Whithedwood Avenue

SO155HD

St James Road

SO157PR

Kellett Road

SO157QN

Wilton Crescent

SO155FZ

Treeside Road

SO155HF

St James Road

SO155TA

Janson Road

SO157QQ

Cranbourne Close

SO157RN

Luccombe Road

SO155FY

Treeside Road

SO157QE

Wilton Crescent

SO166UB

Winchester Road

SO155GH

Bramston Road

SO155GY

Whithedwood Avenue

SO155NS

Colebrook Avenue

SO155RU

Wilton Road

SO166PN

Seacole Gardens

SO155FD

St James Road

SO155GE

Gurney Road

SO155JJ

Wilton Road

SO155LB

Wilton Road

SO157QG

Wilton Crescent

SO155GQ

Janson Road

SO155JH

Wilton Road

SO155JX

Morland Road

SO157PA

Melrose Road

SO157RF

Shanklin Road

SO157RQ

Luccombe Place

SO155AN

Hanley Road

SO155HX

Wilton Road

SO166TP

Winchester Road

SO155JZ

Shayer Road

SO155QG

St James Road

SO155AP

Hanley Road

SO157NS

Hill Lane

SO157QZ

Bellemoor Road

SO157RW

Pentire Way

SO155NN

Upper Shirley Avenue

SO157QD

Harland Crescent

SO167NY

Burgess Road

SO155FH

St James Road

SO155GW

Cedar Avenue

SO155JG

Wilton Road

SO155PS

Howards Grove

SO157RT

Pentire Avenue

SO155GU

Janson Road

SO157PW

Radway Road

SO157RS

Pentire Avenue

SO157PN

Radway Road

SO155JD

South View Road

SO155QB

Bellemoor Road

SO157PQ

Kineton Road

SO155NW

Twyford Avenue

SO157PS

Kellett Road

SO155LA

Wilton Road

SO157PL

Radway Road

SO153HW

Shirley Road

SO155GX

Cedar Avenue

SO155JU

Wilton Road

SO155NT

Bourne Avenue

SO157NZ

Leicester Road

SO166UG

Winchester Road

SO155FF

St James Road

SO155JP

Wilton Road

SO157RJ

Luccombe Road

SO155NZ

Twyford Avenue

SO157PU

Radway Crescent

SO157QH

Wilton Crescent

SO157QA

Pirrie Close

SO157RA

Bellemoor Road

SO155HR

Dawlish Avenue

SO155JF

Evelyn Crescent

Data Sources

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