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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

SO157NN

Banister Road

SO157PF

Warwick Road

SO155JE

Evelyn Crescent

SO155XE

Bellemoor Road

SO157RP

Luccombe Road

SO166UD

St James Park Road

SO167NX

Burgess Road

SO155FX

Janson Road

SO155GS

Bramston Road

SO155HJ

St James Road

SO155HY

Wilton Road

SO157QX

Bellemoor Road

SO157RE

Shanklin Road

SO166HH

St James Park Road

SO155GP

Cunard Avenue

SO155NU

Bourne Avenue

SO157NR

Hill Lane

SO155GA

Church End

SO155GJ

Cunard Avenue

SO155HL

Bridlington Avenue

SO155HN

Bridlington Avenue

SO155HZ

Radway Road

SO155LN

St James's Close

SO157QL

Darlington Gardens

SO157RD

Shanklin Road

SO157NP

Cemetery Road

SO157QP

Cranbourne Close

SO157QU

Bellemoor Road

SO157QY

Bellemoor Road

SO157RL

Luccombe Place

SO166HP

St Winifred's Road

SO153TS

Church End

SO155GN

Cunard Avenue

SO155FG

Eastbourne Avenue

SO155FW

Janson Road

SO155HA

Torquay Avenue

SO155NQ

Bourne Avenue

SO155NX

Branksome Avenue

SO157NG

Atherley Court

SO157PT

Radway Crescent

SO157QR

Wilton Gardens

SO166QF

Dale Road

SO166QJ

Dale Road

SO155HH

Darlington Gardens

SO155HQ

Dawlish Avenue

SO155NA

St James's Close

SO157QB

Harland Crescent

SO157QS

Wilton Gardens

SO155AG

Raymond Road

SO155FE

St James Road

SO155HP

Bridlington Avenue

SO155JA

Hill Lane

SO157NT

Hill Lane

SO157RB

Shanklin Crescent

SO157RR

Pentire Avenue

SO166TR

Winchester Road

SO166TY

Fushsia Gardens

SO155JB

Evelyn Crescent

SO155JR

Wilton Road

SO157NX

Leicester Road

SO157PB

Melrose Road

SO157RU

Luccombe Road

SO166HJ

Vinery Gardens

SO157RH

Luccombe Road

SO157NQ

Hill Lane

SO157QF

Wilton Crescent

SO155JL

Wilton Road

SO155JQ

Wilton Road

SO155NL

Upper Shirley Avenue

SO157PP

Kineton Road

SO157PY

Lincoln Court

SO155HG

Darlington Gardens

SO155JN

Wilton Road

SO166HL

St James Park Road

SO155GG

Gurney Road

SO153JF

Church End

SO153JD

Church End

SO155HE

St James Road

SO155HB

Torquay Avenue

SO155QF

St James Road

SO155QT

Howard's Grove

SO157QW

Bellemoor Road

SO166TX

Winchester Road

SO157AG

Ivanhoe Road

SO157NY

Leicester Road

SO157PE

Warwick Road

SO157PH

Hill Lane

SO166HN

Dale Road

SO155FU

Janson Road

SO155HT

Eastbourne Avenue

SO157AF

Cemetery Road

SO157AH

Hill Lane

SO157RG

Shanklin Road

SO157RX

Pewsey Place

SO166UA

Winchester Road

SO155GR

Reynolds Road

SO166TS

Winchester Road
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Data Sources

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