Postcode SO14 1JA is located in an urban city, within the Bargate area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the St Mary's area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Mary's is £46,915 per year. The median sale price in Bargate is £196,000 (around £277 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £137,500 and £280,000. The nearest station is Southampton Central, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is East (Andrews) Park.
St Mary's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 247 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 95.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Mary's is £46,915 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO14 1JA.
St Mary's near SO14 1JA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Southampton Central located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Southampton Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southampton Central |
| 0.9 mi | Woolston | N/A | Walking directions to Woolston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | East (Andrews) Park | Medium | Walking directions to East (Andrews) Park |
| 0.2 mi | Hoglands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoglands Park |
| 0.4 mi | Palmerston Park | Medium | Walking directions to Palmerston Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Bargate area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £480,000 | £429 |
| Terraced | 17 | £336,000 | £288 |
| Flats | 115 | £179,000 | £273 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £241,300 |
| 2017 | £185,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £193,000 | £311,250 |
| 2019 | £182,000 | £275,000 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £322,500 |
| 2021 | £187,000 | £397,500 |
| 2022 | £195,000 | £387,000 |
| 2023 | £190,000 | £410,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £307,500 |
| 2025 | £167,000 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £176,750 | £336,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £278 | £246 |
| 2017 | £283 | £260 |
| 2018 | £301 | £241 |
| 2019 | £310 | £241 |
| 2020 | £328 | £272 |
| 2021 | £317 | £270 |
| 2022 | £287 | £305 |
| 2023 | £277 | £281 |
| 2024 | £269 | £277 |
| 2025 | £277 | £267 |
| 2026 | £273 | £294 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO14 1JA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 41, James Street, Southampton, SO14 1PN | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 12A, Josian Walk, Southampton, SO14 1PZ | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 121, St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1PG | Other | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 11, Golden Grove, Southampton, SO14 1PS | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, Hampton House, 16, St Marys Place, Southampton, SO14 1AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the SO14 1JA postcode area, located within St Mary's, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Oct 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Hope Community School Southampton | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. | |
Hope Community School Southampton ratingOfsted report cardInspected 10 Mar 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Southampton Solent University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
Southampton Solent University ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO14 1JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Rayan Food Centre | 104-105 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1PF | Walking directions to Rayan Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Kingsland News, Food and Off-Licence | St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NY | Walking directions to Kingsland News, Food and Off-Licence |
| 0.1 mi | 7 Days East European | St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1LW | Walking directions to 7 Days East European |
| 0.1 mi | Bawar Tandoori Food and Cash & Carry | St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NT | Walking directions to Bawar Tandoori Food and Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | St Mary's General Store | St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NT | Walking directions to St Mary's General Store |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO14 1JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Luke Reynolds
Bargate - Elected 7 May 2026
Darren Paffey
Southampton Itchen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO14 1JA records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around SO14 1JA in Bargate is £196,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SO14 1JA, including St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding), Hope Community School Southampton (Good) and Southampton Solent University. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO14 1JA is Southampton Central, about 1,352 m away.
SO14 1JA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 247 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen covering SO14 1JA is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Reynolds (Green Party).