Postcode SO15 1QH 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 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 nearest station is Southampton Central, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 8 parks nearby, the closest medium park is East (Andrews) Park.
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.
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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from SO15 1QH.
City Centre & The Polygon near SO15 1QH 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Rollesbrook Greenway | Medium | Walking directions to Rollesbrook Greenway |
| 0.4 mi | Hoglands Park | Medium | Walking directions to Hoglands Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 14 | £341,000 | £281 |
| Flats | 110 | £174,500 | £275 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO15 1QH.
In the SO15 1QH postcode area, located within City Centre & The Polygon, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 1QH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Portland Terrace, Southampton, SO14 7EG | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Little Waitrose | West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, SO15 1QA | Walking directions to Little Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | West Quay Retail Park, Southampton, SO15 1BA | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Local Supermarket | 123 Above Bar Street, Southampton, SO14 7FH | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Galëgo | 7 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GF | Walking directions to Galëgo |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO15 1QH, 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 SO15 1QH 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 anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SO15 1QH in City Centre & The Polygon is £191,750 (about £277 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SO15 1QH, including Southampton Solent University (Good), The Polygon School (Good) and Springhill Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO15 1QH is Southampton Central, about 362 m away.
SO15 1QH scores 7 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).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen covering SO15 1QH is Darren Paffey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Reynolds (Green Party).
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.