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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 26.0% 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. There are 4 schools in Woolston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

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

Property prices in Woolston

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £253,550 in Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £475,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Woolston 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 Woolston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£357,500
Flats59£170,000
Semi-Detached44£300,000
Terraced39£255,000

10 years median price trend in Woolston

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

All postcodes in Woolston

SO199HH

Weston Lane

SO199PY

Bower Close

SO199XH

Woolston

SO199AB

Portsmouth Road

SO199FT

Church Road

SO199EJ

Glen Road

SO199GF

Bedford Avenue

SO199JE

Poulner Close

SO199QW

Duncan Close

SO199UD

Centenary Plaza

SO199US

Capstan Road

SO199EX

Archery Gardens

SO199GZ

Wrights Hill

SO199NG

Crookham Road

SO199NZ

International Way

SO199PZ

Bacon Close

SO199UE

Centenary Plaza

SO199ET

Archery Grove

SO199DJ

Lyndock Place

SO199EQ

Archery Road

SO199SP

John Thornycroft Road

SO199AF

Portsmouth Road

SO199AX

Hawkhurst Close

SO199DQ

Canada Road

SO199ER

Swift Road

SO199NW

International Way

SO199PS

Weston Lane

SO199UA

Victoria Road

SO199UL

Capstan Road

SO199HW

Wallace Road

SO199XR

Woolston

SO199DG

Hazeleigh Avenue

SO199GN

Weston Lane

SO199PJ

Weston Grove Road

SO199QF

Carolyn Close

SO199BQ

Oak Road

SO199GA

Longmore Avenue

SO199NE

Grateley Close

SO199NF

Crookham Road

SO199PB

International Way

SO199SJ

Weston Lane

SO199SR

Joiners Mews

SO199GB

Bloomsbury Walk

SO199AU

Tickleford Drive

SO199FP

Swift Road

SO199HB

Ticonderoga Gardens

SO199LA

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199PX

St Annes Road

SO199AY

Florence Road

SO199QH

Weston Grove Road

SO199SW

John Thornycroft Road

SO199XG

Woolston

SO199BN

Obelisk Road

SO199FL

Swift Road

SO199JW

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199BW

Johns Road

SO199EP

Weston Grove Road

SO199FS

Church Road

SO199FW

Holland Road

SO199NX

International Way

SO199PR

Weston Lane

SO199HT

Tenterton Avenue

SO199NY

International Way

SO199ED

Surrey Road

SO199EE

Weston Grove Road

SO199SN

Victoria Road

SO199TA

Dundonald Close

SO197PE

Woolston

SO199EB

Lake Road

SO199EG

Victoria Road

SO199TU

Cozens Close

SO199GJ

Squires Walk

SO199HG

Weston Lane

SO199JP

Fullerton Close

SO199DU

Swift Hollow

SO199EF

John Thornycroft Road

SO199XF

John Thornycroft Road

SO199FD

Temple Gardens

SO199HP

Gordon Terrace

SO199JB

Bacon Close

SO199JY

Lamberhurst Close

SO199PA

International Way

SO199SZ

John Thornycroft Road

SO199HX

Newtown Road

SO199BS

Florence Road

SO199HR

Newtown Road

SO199PN

Weston Lane

SO199QR

Wadhurst Gardens

SO199XE

John Thornycroft Road

SO199XL

Woolston

SO199AQ

Portsmouth Road

SO199SY

John Thornycroft Road

SO199UR

Capstan Road

SO199DP

Obelisk Road

SO199GH

Weston Lane

SO199PH

Swift Road

SO199ST

Foundry Court

SO199UF

John Thornycroft Road

SO199AJ

West Road

SO199BY

Seaweed Close

Data Sources

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