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About

Woolston is a residential ward located in the eastern part of Southampton, near the River Itchen. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, post-war homes, and modern developments. It has a strong sense of community, with local shops, pubs, and schools serving residents. The ward is also home to the Woolston Floating Bridge, a historic ferry crossing connecting to the Weston Shore area.

The area has industrial heritage, with former shipbuilding sites now repurposed for housing and leisure. Victoria Road is the main commercial strip, offering essential services and independent businesses. Woolston is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Southampton city centre and nearby districts. The riverside location provides green spaces and walking paths along the Itchen, popular with locals.

Area overview

On average Woolston has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Woolston is £44,781 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Woolston

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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£372,500
Flats64£171,500
Semi-Detached46£304,000
Terraced43£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

SO199JT

International Way

SO199LB

Burghclere Road

SO199QU

Hazeleigh Avenue

SO199UF

John Thornycroft Road

SO199AE

Cooper's Lane

SO199JN

Drayton Close

SO199QJ

Scott Road

SO199HF

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199FB

Archery Grove

SO199GD

Carolyn Close

SO199TD

Hurst Green Close

SO199UP

Cavell Place

SO199GG

Archery Road

SO199DA

Cooper's Lane

SO199EA

Mirabella Close

SO199JZ

Bower Close

SO199NB

Bramshott Road

SO199SX

John Thornycroft Road

SO199TF

Unwin Close

SO199TQ

John Thornycroft Road

SO199TX

Hulton Close

SO199UQ

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199QN

Temple Road

SO199JG

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199JR

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199SQ

Oswald Road

SO199TR

Arrow Close

SO199JL

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199JU

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199AZ

Garnock Road

SO199JJ

Candover Court

SO199JQ

Foxcott Close

SO199PL

St Anne's Road

SO199RA

Holt Court

SO199RW

Garrett Close

SO199BL

Cox's Lane

SO199DF

Hazeleigh Avenue

SO199EW

Archery Gardens

SO199GX

Kingsclere Close

SO199NL

Burghclere Road

SO199NS

International Way

SO199NU

International Way

SO199PU

Wright's Hill

SO199DH

Thornleigh Road

SO199QG

Tickleford Drive

SO199QS

Newtown Road

SO199TW

John Thornycroft Road

SO199UY

Woolston

SO199BR

Oak Road

SO199EN

Weston Grove Road

SO199ES

Swift Road

SO199FJ

St Anne's Road

SO199FU

Church Road

SO199GS

Barnfield Close

SO199RF

Cox's Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.