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Woolston

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Crime
LowHigh

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

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