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SO15 3HD

Randolph Street

Freemantle

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Overview

Postcode SO15 3HD is located in an urban city, within the Freemantle ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Shirley South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants), about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Shirley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Shirley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.3%

Approximately 18.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from SO15 3HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Shirley South near SO15 3HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO15 3HD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Millbrook (Hants)

N/A

Walking directions to Millbrook (Hants)
1 mi

Southampton Central

N/A

Walking directions to Southampton Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO15 3HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFriends of the Field - Shirley Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields
0.4 miFreemantle Lake ParkMediumWalking directions to Freemantle Lake Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
14,419.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.82(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.37(+9%)
Shoplifting
13.37(+68%)
Public order
12.81(+111%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.03(+56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
56.88%
Other White
113
29.35%
Other
13
3.38%
African
6
1.56%
White and Black African (mixed)
6
1.56%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
35.91%
No qualifications
59
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
11.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.98%
Total 16+ residents: 337

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
136
56.43%
Shared ownership
26
10.79%
Other social rented
23
9.54%
Social rents from council
21
8.71%
Owns outright
19
7.88%
Total households: 241

Property prices in Freemantle

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)135
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £295K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Freemantle area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Freemantle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£400,000£339
Semi-Detached34£279,500£302
Terraced51£268,500£283
Flats45£135,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Freemantle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freemantle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£132,000£254,000£215,000
2017£274,000£119,950£232,500£212,500
2018£263,500£130,000£236,125£216,500
2019£411,000£125,000£240,000£228,000
2020£250,000£130,000£260,000£225,000
2021£251,500£135,000£280,000£232,750
2022£350,000£133,000£300,000£270,000
2023£365,000£133,000£288,500£265,000
2024£325,000£137,500£312,500£270,000
2025£393,100£135,000£282,000£261,000
2026£145,000£312,500£268,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freemantle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Freemantle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287£257£244£231
2017£309£254£248£228
2018£251£250£243£236
2019£285£242£246£235
2020£327£258£249£248
2021£291£255£266£262
2022£322£288£296£294
2023£303£283£301£291
2024£343£298£306£279
2025£330£276£284£280
2026£284£332£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Freemantle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO15 3HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO15 3HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025328, Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3HJOtherFreehold£224,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 3, Lumsden Mansions, Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3JBFlatsLeasehold£110,000
10 Sept 2025Ground Floor Flat, 4, Kentish Road, Southampton, SO15 3GXFlatsLeasehold£168,000
02 May 202512, Kentish Road, Southampton, SO15 3GXTerracedFreehold£235,000
07 Jul 2025111, Firgrove Road, Southampton, SO15 3ETTerracedFreehold£257,500

Schools

In the SO15 3HD postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO15 3HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughSt Mark's Church of England SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFoundry Lane Primary SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryFreemantle Church of England Community AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 3HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO15 3HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressChurch End, Southampton, SO15 3HXWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miTwój SklepChurch End, Southampton, SO15 3HXWalking directions to Twój Sklep
0.1 miEast European MarketChurch End, Southampton, SO15 3TSWalking directions to East European Market
0.1 miTransilvaniaDyer Road, Southampton, SO15 3HLWalking directions to Transilvania
0.2 miJ-B European MinimarketChurch End, Southampton, SO15 3JGWalking directions to J-B European Minimarket

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 3HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Pryce

Freemantle - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Satvir Kaur

Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthampton TestE14001500
WardFreemantleE05015496
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shirley SouthE02003563
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 015EE01017213
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO15 3HD

Is SO15 3HD (Shirley South) safe?

The area around SO15 3HD records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 3HD?

The median sale price around SO15 3HD in Shirley South is £250,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 135 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO15 3HD?

There are 15 schools close to SO15 3HD, including St Mark's Church of England School (Good), Foundry Lane Primary School (Requires improvement) and Freemantle Church of England Community Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO15 3HD?

The closest station to SO15 3HD is Millbrook (Hants), about 749 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO15 3HD?

SO15 3HD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,723 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO15 3HD (Shirley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO15 3HD is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Pryce (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.