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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
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Woolston

Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Woolston area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,000 up to £545,000.

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
Detached12£372,500
Flats62£167,500
Semi-Detached50£307,500
Terraced40£258,500

10 years median price trend in Woolston

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

All postcodes in Woolston

SO199BY

Seaweed Close

SO199FL

Swift Road

SO199BR

Oak Road

SO199GX

Wallace Road

SO199JG

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199UR

Capstan Road

SO199SZ

John Thornycroft Road

SO199SW

John Thornycroft Road

SO199JE

Poulner Close

SO199UH

John Thornycroft Road

SO199UU

Keel Road

SO199BZ

Inkerman Road

SO199ER

Swift Road

SO199TT

Jurds Lake Way

SO199FT

Church Road

SO199QE

Hurstbourne Place

SO199FN

Swift Road

SO199QW

Duncan Close

SO199JR

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199FS

Church Road

SO199SX

John Thornycroft Road

SO199XE

John Thornycroft Road

SO199UY

Woolston

SO199RA

Weston Lane

SO199DL

Lyndock Close

SO199NP

Hawkley Green

SO199DU

Swift Hollow

SO199UF

John Thornycroft Road

SO199TB

Hurst Green Close

SO199EL

Weston Grove Road

SO199FQ

Swift Gardens

SO199HF

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199UZ

Upton Close

SO199HT

Tenterton Avenue

SO199DG

Hazeleigh Avenue

SO199AJ

West Road

SO199BL

Obelisk Road

SO199JL

Longstock Close

SO199PB

International Way

SO199HG

Weston Lane

SO199RY

Waldegrave Close

SO199DY

Victoria Road

SO199NB

Bramshott Road

SO199JB

Bacon Close

SO199HA

Westcliff Mews

SO199XG

Woolston

SO199JZ

Wallace Road

SO199DP

Obelisk Road

SO199RT

Garrett Close

SO199XP

Woolston

SO199PN

Weston Lane

SO199TY

Hulton Close

SO199PU

Wrights Hill

SO199NE

Grateley Close

SO199UL

Capstan Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.