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SO14 3FR

Albert Road South

Bargate

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Overview

Postcode SO14 3FR is located in an urban city, within the Bargate ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Ocean Village & Town Quay area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140 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 Ocean Village & Town Quay is £66,552 per year. The nearest station is Woolston, about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Ocean Village & Town Quay has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ocean Village & Town Quay has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Ocean Village & Town Quay is £66,552 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from SO14 3FR.

Flood risk

No risk

Ocean Village & Town Quay near SO14 3FR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Woolston located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO14 3FR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Woolston

N/A

Walking directions to Woolston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO14 3FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miQueen's ParkMediumWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miVokes Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Vokes Memorial Park
0.3 miThe Compass ParkSmallWalking directions to The Compass Park

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
22,525.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.78(+95%)
Shoplifting
22.2(+178%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.27(+65%)
Public order
20.27(+234%)
Drugs
11.58(+320%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
58.56%
Other White
40
18.02%
African
9
4.05%
Other Asian
8
3.6%
Indian
7
3.15%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
58.17%
Level 3 (A level)
48
23.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
8.17%
No qualifications
12
5.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
2.88%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
53.73%
Owns with a mortgage
54
40.3%
Owns outright
3
2.24%
Social rents from council
2
1.49%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.49%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Bargate

Median price£191,750
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £256K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £191,750 (about £277 per square foot) in Bargate area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bargate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced14£341,000£281
Flats110£174,500£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bargate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bargate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£189,500£252,000
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£168,500£347,500
2026£172,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bargate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bargate.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£277£264
2017£283£260
2018£301£244
2019£310£241
2020£328£272
2021£317£270
2022£287£305
2023£277£281
2024£269£277
2025£277£267
2026£275£271
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bargate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bargate in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO14 3FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO14 3FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2025143, Albert Road South, Southampton, SO14 3FROtherFreehold£390,000
25 Apr 2025Flat 41, Endeavour Court, 50, Channel Way, Southampton, SO14 3GDFlatsLeasehold£190,000
11 Jul 2025E501, Royal Crescent Apartments, 1, Royal Crescent Road, Southampton, SO14 3AFFlatsLeasehold£233,750
04 Jul 202542, Canute Road, Southampton, SO14 3FJOtherFreehold£1,394,125
06 Mar 2025Flat 8, Union Castle House, 100, Canute Road, Southampton, SO14 3FJFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the SO14 3FR postcode area, located within Ocean Village & Town Quay, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO14 3FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHope Community School SouthamptonFree schools

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt John's Primary and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School & NurseryVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO14 3FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO14 3FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressRetail Unit 11 Ocean Village, Southampton, SO14 3AGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miCo-op FoodMaritime Walk, Southampton, SO14 3QSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miArrow61-63 Bernard Street, Southampton, SO14 3BAWalking directions to Arrow
0.4 miPremierSouthampton, SO14 3HXWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miLucky 13Palmerston Road, Southampton, SO14 1AFWalking directions to Lucky 13

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,777
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO14 3FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Reynolds

Bargate - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Darren Paffey

Southampton Itchen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthampton ItchenE14001499
WardBargateE05015491
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ocean Village & Town QuayE02007075
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 034AE01035448
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO14 3FR

Is SO14 3FR (Ocean Village & Town Quay) safe?

The area around SO14 3FR records about 140 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SO14 3FR?

The median sale price around SO14 3FR in Ocean Village & Town Quay is £191,750 (about £277 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO14 3FR?

There are 8 schools close to SO14 3FR, including Hope Community School Southampton (Good), St John's Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO14 3FR?

The closest station to SO14 3FR is Woolston, about 1,070 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO14 3FR?

SO14 3FR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO14 3FR (Ocean Village & Town Quay) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen covering SO14 3FR is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Reynolds (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.