Postcode SO15 5JW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.8 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Upper Shirley has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Shirley has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.2% 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 5JW.
Upper Shirley near SO15 5JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £880,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £477,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £387,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £260,000 |
10 years price trend in Shirley
In the SO15 5JW postcode area, located within Upper Shirley, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Shirley Junior School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Shirley Infant School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Upper Shirley High School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.