Postcode SO14 1LF 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 261.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is East (Andrews) Park.
St Mary's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,119 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
St Mary's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 261.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from SO14 1LF.
St Mary's near SO14 1LF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Southampton Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southampton Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | East (Andrews) Park | Medium | Walking directions to East (Andrews) Park |
| 0.1 mi | Hoglands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoglands Park |
| 0.2 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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO14 1LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2026 | 20, Broad Green, Southampton, SO14 1LF | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 27, Broad Green, Southampton, SO14 1LF | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 18, Broad Green, Southampton, SO14 1LF | Terraced | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 09 Jun 2025 | 23, Broad Green, Southampton, SO14 1LF | Terraced | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Flat 49, Central Park, 8, Palmerston Road, Southampton, SO14 1LP | Flats | Leasehold | £145,000 |
In the SO14 1LF postcode area, located within St Mary's, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Southampton Solent University | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
Southampton Solent University ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 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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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO14 1LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central | Palmerston Road, Southampton, SO14 1LP | Walking directions to Central |
| 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 | Rayan Food Centre | 104-105 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1PF | Walking directions to Rayan Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Bawar Tandoori Food and Cash & Carry | St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NT | Walking directions to Bawar Tandoori Food and Cash & Carry |
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 1LF, 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 1LF records about 262 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 1LF in Bargate is £196,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SO14 1LF, including Southampton Solent University, St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding) and Hope Community School Southampton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO14 1LF is Southampton Central, about 1,028 m away.
SO14 1LF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,119 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 1LF is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Reynolds (Green Party).