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SO15 1QF

Bargate

Southampton

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Detailed insights for SO15 1QF

Overview

Postcode SO15 1QF is located in an urban city, within the Bargate ward 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 513.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× 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 nearest station is Southampton Central, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is East (Andrews) Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
513
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
69.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

City Centre & The Polygon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

City Centre & The Polygon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 513.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

69.5%

Approximately 69.5% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in City Centre & The Polygon is £46,660 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO15 1QF.

Flood risk

No risk

City Centre & The Polygon near SO15 1QF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Southampton Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO15 1QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Southampton Central

N/A

Walking directions to Southampton Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO15 1QF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEast (Andrews) ParkMediumWalking directions to East (Andrews) Park
0.4 miMayflower ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayflower Park
0.4 miHoglands ParkMediumWalking directions to Hoglands Park

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
338.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
344.79(+4221%)
Violence and sexual offences
249.45(+687%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.59(+571%)
Other theft
63.19(+1026%)
Public order
55.99(+822%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
116
67.44%
Other White
20
11.63%
Other Asian
9
5.23%
Caribbean
5
2.91%
Indian
4
2.33%
Total population: 172

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
35.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
26.67%
Level 3 (A level)
20
12.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
9.7%
Apprenticeship
12
7.27%
Total 16+ residents: 165

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
77
60.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
20.31%
Social rents from council
12
9.38%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.03%
Owns outright
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO15 1QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO15 1QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026Flat 4, 14, Portland Terrace, Southampton, SO14 7EDFlatsLeasehold£200,000
02 Jul 2025Flat 11, West Central, 20, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7BHFlatsLeasehold£220,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 27, West Central, 20, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7BHFlatsLeasehold£400,000
14 Aug 2025Flat 9, 12, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7EBFlatsLeasehold£310,000
14 Aug 2025Flat 5, 12, Portland Street, Southampton, SO14 7EBFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SO15 1QF postcode area, located within City Centre & The Polygon, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO15 1QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSouthampton Solent UniversityHigher education institutions

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Primary and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryHope Community School SouthamptonFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 1QF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO15 1QF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miLittle WaitroseWest Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, SO15 1QAWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.2 miAsiamartHigh Street, Southampton, SO14 2BYWalking directions to Asiamart
0.2 miAsdaPortland Terrace, Southampton, SO14 7EGWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miTesco Express173-178 High Street, Southampton, SO14 2BYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miNo. 5 Chinese Supermarket 五号店中国超市Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JWWalking directions to No. 5 Chinese Supermarket 五号店中国超市

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 SO15 1QF, 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)City Centre & The PolygonE02003571
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 023FE01035445
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO15 1QF

Is SO15 1QF (City Centre & The Polygon) safe?

The area around SO15 1QF records about 513 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 SO15 1QF?

The median sale price around SO15 1QF in City Centre & The Polygon is £191,750 (about £277 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO15 1QF?

There are 11 schools close to SO15 1QF, including Southampton Solent University (Good), St John's Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Hope Community School Southampton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO15 1QF?

The closest station to SO15 1QF is Southampton Central, about 603 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO15 1QF?

SO15 1QF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,962 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO15 1QF (City Centre & The Polygon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen covering SO15 1QF 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.