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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

SO199EU

Archery Grove

SO199FZ

Longmore Avenue

SO199JT

International Way

SO199LB

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199QU

Hazeleigh Avenue

SO199GD

College Road

SO199HF

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199TD

Hurst Green Close

SO199JN

Drayton Close

SO199QJ

Scott Road

SO199FB

Archery Grove

SO199UP

Cavell Place

SO199SX

John Thornycroft Road

SO199TQ

John Thornycroft Road

SO199TX

Hulton Close

SO199DA

Inkerman Road

SO199EA

Thornycroft Avenue

SO199GG

Archery Road

SO199JZ

Wallace Road

SO199NB

Bramshott Road

SO199TF

Unwin Close

SO199UQ

Kingsclere Close

SO199JG

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199TR

Arrow Close

SO199JR

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199QN

Temple Road

SO199SQ

Oswald Road

SO199JU

Kingsclere Avenue

SO199AZ

Mirabella Close

SO199PL

St Annes Road

SO199RA

Weston Lane

SO199RW

Garrett Close

SO199JL

Longstock Close

SO199JJ

Ropley Close

SO199JQ

Foxcott Close

SO199EW

Archery Grove

SO199GX

Wallace Road

SO199NS

International Way

SO199BL

Obelisk Road

SO199NL

Burghclere Road

SO199NU

International Way

SO199PU

Wrights Hill

SO199QG

Wentworth Gardens

SO199QS

Staplehurst Close

SO199DH

Thornleigh Road

SO199TW

John Thornycroft Road

SO199EN

Weston Grove Road

SO199GS

Barnfield Road

SO199BR

Oak Road

SO199ES

Swift Road

SO199FJ

St Annes Gardens

SO199FU

Church Road

SO199RF

Cox's Lane

SO199XJ

Woolston

SO199XN

Woolston

Data Sources

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