Postcode SO15 4HB is located in an urban city, within the Millbrook ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Shirley South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Millbrook Recreation Ground.
Shirley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Shirley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.9% 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.
The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO15 4HB.
Shirley South near SO15 4HB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Millbrook (Hants) | N/A | Walking directions to Millbrook (Hants) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Millbrook Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Millbrook Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Cedar Lodge Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Lodge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Brendon Green | Small | Walking directions to Brendon Green |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Millbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £345,000 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £330,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 36 | £270,500 | £308 |
| Flats | 25 | £137,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £197,000 |
| 2017 | £274,750 | £134,000 | £250,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £257,500 | £132,500 | £265,000 | £209,950 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £140,000 | £251,000 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | £313,750 | £134,500 | £267,500 | £218,000 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £145,000 | £284,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £307,500 | £137,000 | £310,000 | £269,000 |
| 2023 | £311,500 | £140,000 | £319,500 | £263,000 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £141,250 | £321,500 | £252,500 |
| 2025 | £317,500 | £151,000 | £330,000 | £259,500 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £145,000 | £330,000 | £275,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £257 | £241 | £231 |
| 2017 | £236 | £242 | £259 | £211 |
| 2018 | £250 | £239 | £261 | £232 |
| 2019 | £228 | £236 | £264 | £235 |
| 2020 | £304 | £239 | £272 | £233 |
| 2021 | £297 | £246 | £276 | £251 |
| 2022 | £340 | £220 | £310 | £308 |
| 2023 | £306 | £252 | £328 | £312 |
| 2024 | £398 | £254 | £321 | £273 |
| 2025 | £323 | £268 | £312 | £294 |
| 2026 | £241 | £245 | £292 | £305 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO15 4HB.
In the SO15 4HB postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 4HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 67 Regents Park Road, Southampton, SO15 8PE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Oakley Road, Southampton, SO16 4LJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | City News | Park Street, Southampton, SO16 4RJ | Walking directions to City News |
| 0.4 mi | Chine Town | Marlborough Road, Southampton, SO15 3ND | Walking directions to Chine Town |
| 0.4 mi | Foundry Lane News, Food & Wine | Ampthill Road, Southampton, SO15 3LE | Walking directions to Foundry Lane News, Food & Wine |
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 4HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ross Ronald Mould
Millbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO15 4HB records about 136 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 4HB in Shirley South is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO15 4HB, including Regents Park Community College (Good), Foundry Lane Primary School (Requires improvement) and Tanners Brook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO15 4HB is Millbrook (Hants), about 960 m away.
SO15 4HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO15 4HB is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Ronald Mould (Reform UK).
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.