Postcode SO15 5LA 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 69.8 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 1.3 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 69.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Upper Shirley is £73,053 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from SO15 5LA.
Upper Shirley near SO15 5LA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shirley Warren Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park |
| 0.2 mi | Colebrook Green | Small | Walking directions to Colebrook Green |
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 5LA postcode area, located within Upper Shirley, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 5LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Dale Road, Southampton, SO16 6TL | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 233-235 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6TL | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Wilton News | 66 Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5JN | Walking directions to Wilton News |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 42 Dale Road, Southampton, SO16 6QL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 33 Twyford Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5NZ | Walking directions to Premier |
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.