Postcode SO15 5HU 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 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Shirley is £70,700 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 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 25,621 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Upper Shirley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 of residents in Upper Shirley is £70,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO15 5HU.
Upper Shirley near SO15 5HU 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Millbrook (Hants) | N/A | Walking directions to Millbrook (Hants) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Friends of the Field - Shirley Playing Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Colebrook Green | Small | Walking directions to Colebrook Green |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 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 | 24 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £383,750 |
| Terraced | 37 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shirley
In the SO15 5HU postcode area, located within Upper Shirley, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 5HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Central | 1 St James Road, Southampton, SO15 5FB | Walking directions to Central |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 33 Twyford Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5NZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Wilton News | 66 Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5JN | Walking directions to Wilton News |
| 0.4 mi | Twój Sklep | Church End, Southampton, SO15 3HX | Walking directions to Twój Sklep |
| 0.4 mi | Atherley Stores | 80 Atherley Road, Southampton, SO15 5DS | Walking directions to Atherley Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.