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About

Woolston ward lies on the eastern bank of the River Itchen in Southampton. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Its main commercial activity is concentrated along Portsmouth Road, which serves as a central artery. The ward includes the Chapel and Sholing neighbourhoods, featuring local parks and community facilities that serve the resident population.

The area is directly connected to the city centre via the Itchen Bridge, a prominent toll crossing. Historically a centre for shipbuilding, the waterfront now includes industrial estates and marinas. A notable local landmark is the former Vosper Thornycroft shipyard building, which has been repurposed for other uses. The ward contains several schools and sports grounds, contributing to its everyday, functional character.

Area overview

On average Woolston has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 26% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Woolston is £51,309 per year. The median sale price in Woolston is £245,000 (around £297 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,000 and £295,000. There are 4 schools in Woolston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Woolston

Median price: £245,000
Price per sq ft: £297
Sales (last 12 months): 153
Typical range (middle 50%): £175K – £295K

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £297 per square foot) in Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Woolston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£372,500£345
Semi-Detached41£300,000£296
Terraced42£253,750£303
Flats60£169,975£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Woolston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£168,500£242,750£185,000
2017£286,000£179,500£230,000£194,000
2018£298,450£151,000£234,475£210,000
2019£262,500£148,975£230,000£216,000
2020£300,000£145,000£251,500£207,000
2021£305,000£170,000£250,000£227,750
2022£360,000£155,250£302,750£246,250
2023£383,625£155,000£277,000£247,000
2024£342,500£164,000£283,500£262,500
2025£353,750£167,500£305,000£260,000
2026£400,000£157,500£300,000£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Woolston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£269£283£228£224
2017£276£302£241£238
2018£283£283£257£243
2019£290£260£239£270
2020£285£279£265£256
2021£317£287£270£245
2022£343£269£319£313
2023£326£288£300£295
2024£327£268£315£290
2025£339£280£297£310
2026£340£282£324£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Woolston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Woolston in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Woolston ward.

Local councillors

Ryan James Collett

Woolston - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Frequently asked questions about Woolston

What is the average house price in Woolston?

The median sale price in Woolston is £245,000 (about £297 per square foot) based on 153 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Woolston?

Woolston has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Woolston?

Woolston scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Woolston sits around rank 11,140 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Woolston?

The average household income in Woolston is around £51,309 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Woolston?

Woolston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ryan James Collett (Reform UK).

All postcodesin Woolston

SO199HS

Penistone Close

SO199AD

Portsmouth Road

SO199PE

Bevan Close

SO199QU

Hazeleigh Avenue

SO199TE

Rothschild Close

SO199FF

St Annes Road

SO199AN

Portsmouth Road

SO199EU

Archery Grove

SO199GD

College Road

SO199HU

Dyserth Close

SO199DE

Obelisk Road

SO199FY

Longmore Crescent

SO199EH

Glen Road

SO199ST

Foundry Court

SO199EX

Archery Gardens

SO199QA

Deeping Close

SO199JX

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199JT

International Way

SO199BT

Florence Road

SO199TX

Hulton Close

SO199SN

Victoria Road

SO199GF

Bedford Avenue

SO199UJ

Denyer Walk

SO199PD

International Way

SO199NZ

International Way

SO199AL

Portsmouth Road

SO199DD

Obelisk Road

SO199NY

International Way

SO199QT

Staplehurst Close

SO199QH

Weston Grove Road

SO199AB

Portsmouth Road

SO199GJ

Squires Walk

SO199SY

John Thornycroft Road

SO199BW

Johns Road

SO199AU

Tickleford Drive

SO199QF

Carolyn Close

SO199NX

International Way

SO199EZ

Lawrence Grove

SO199SH

Weston Lane

SO199GT

Barnfield Close

SO199FX

Church Road

SO199JQ

Foxcott Close

SO199QX

Weston Close

SO199PJ

Weston Grove Road

SO199JP

Fullerton Close

SO199QG

Wentworth Gardens

SO199GU

Barnfield Way

SO199AW

Hawkhurst Close

SO199HQ

Newtown Road

SO199JS

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199XF

John Thornycroft Road

SO199EJ

Glen Road

SO199UN

Woolston

SO199PR

Weston Lane

SO199UE

Centenary Plaza

SO199TZ

Victoria Road

SO199TS

John Thornycroft Road

SO199FZ

Longmore Avenue

SO199BN

Obelisk Road

SO199NL

Burghclere Road

SO199HH

Weston Lane

SO199JU

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199JF

Winchfield Close

SO199DH

Thornleigh Road

SO199SP

John Thornycroft Road

SO199QQ

Wadhurst Gardens

SO199HB

Ticonderoga Gardens

SO199EF

Victoria Road

SO199TD

Hurst Green Close

SO199US

Capstan Road

SO199LB

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199DX

Victoria Road

SO199UQ

Kingsclere Close

SO199NJ

Sparsholt Road

SO197PE

Woolston

SO199UD

Centenary Plaza

SO199TF

Unwin Close

SO199EE

Weston Grove Road

SO199GA

Longmore Avenue

SO199NH

Sparsholt Road

SO199EQ

Archery Road

SO199GY

Portsmouth Road

SO199EP

Weston Grove Road

SO199PT

Weston Lane

SO199RX

Ashurst Close

SO199AX

Hawkhurst Close

SO199HD

Ticonderoga Gardens

SO199NN

Burghclere Road

SO199JW

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199SQ

Oswald Road

SO199DJ

Lyndock Place

SO199HL

Weston Lane

SO199GN

Weston Lane

SO199HW

Wallace Road

SO199GL

Riversdale Close

SO199BB

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199PH

Swift Road

SO199JH

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199UP

Cavell Place

SO199GE

College Road