Postcode SO15 8QP is located in an urban city, within the Freemantle ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Shirley South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Freemantle Lake Park.
Shirley South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Shirley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 8QP.
Shirley South near SO15 8QP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Millbrook (Hants) | N/A | Walking directions to Millbrook (Hants) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Freemantle Lake Park | Medium | Walking directions to Freemantle Lake Park |
| 0.4 mi | Cedar Lodge Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Lodge Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £251,425 in Freemantle area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 42 | £134,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £275,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Freemantle
In the SO15 8QP postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO15 8QP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Foundry Lane News, Food & Wine | Ampthill Road, Southampton, SO15 3LE | Walking directions to Foundry Lane News, Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 67 Regents Park Road, Southampton, SO15 8PE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 390 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3JG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | J-B European Minimarket | Church End, Southampton, SO15 3JG | Walking directions to J-B European Minimarket |
| 0.3 mi | Mainka | 3A Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3LQ | Walking directions to Mainka |
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 8QP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Pryce
Freemantle - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.