Postcode SO15 3HW is located in an urban city, within the Shirley ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Upper Shirley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Shirley is £73,053 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields.
Upper Shirley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,462 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Upper Shirley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Shirley is £73,053 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 37 ft away from SO15 3HW.
Upper Shirley near SO15 3HW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Millbrook (Hants) | N/A | Walking directions to Millbrook (Hants) |
| 0.9 mi | Southampton Central | N/A | Walking directions to Southampton Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Freemantle Lake Park | Medium | Walking directions to Freemantle Lake Park |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £880,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 32 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 31 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shirley
In the SO15 3HW postcode area, located within Upper Shirley, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 3HW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Twój Sklep | Church End, Southampton, SO15 3HX | Walking directions to Twój Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Church End, Southampton, SO15 3HX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Transilvania | Dyer Road, Southampton, SO15 3EH | Walking directions to Transilvania |
| 0.2 mi | East European Market | Church End, Southampton, SO15 3TS | Walking directions to East European Market |
| 0.2 mi | J-B European Minimarket | Church End, Southampton, SO15 3JG | Walking directions to J-B European Minimarket |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.