Postcode SO14 7SJ is located in an urban city, within the Bargate area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the City Centre & The Polygon area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 854.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in City Centre & The Polygon is £46,660 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 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is East (Andrews) Park.
City Centre & The Polygon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,579 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
City Centre & The Polygon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 854.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in City Centre & The Polygon is £46,660 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from SO14 7SJ.
City Centre & The Polygon near SO14 7SJ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Southampton Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southampton Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | East (Andrews) Park | Medium | Walking directions to East (Andrews) Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hoglands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoglands Park |
| 0.1 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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO14 7SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 100, Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7DT | Other | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 2, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7EB | Other | Leasehold | £45,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 5, 12, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7EB | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 6, 12, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7EB | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Flat 9, 12, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7EB | Flats | Leasehold | £310,000 |
In the SO14 7SJ postcode area, located within City Centre & The Polygon, there are 9 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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| 0.4 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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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | The Polygon School | Foundation special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Dec 2025. | |
The Polygon School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Dec 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO14 7SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Portland Terrace, Southampton, SO14 7EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Blue Whale Oriental Mart | 119 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7FH | Walking directions to Blue Whale Oriental Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Local Supermarket | 123 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7FH | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, SO15 1QA | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | No. 5 Chinese Supermarket 五号店中国超市 | Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JW | Walking directions to No. 5 Chinese Supermarket 五号店中国超市 |
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 7SJ, 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 7SJ records about 854 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 public order.
The median sale price around SO14 7SJ in Bargate is £196,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 133 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SO14 7SJ, including Southampton Solent University, St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery (Outstanding) and The Polygon School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO14 7SJ is Southampton Central, about 569 m away.
SO14 7SJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,579 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 7SJ is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Reynolds (Green Party).