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SO16 2AG

High Road

Swaythling

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Overview

Postcode SO16 2AG is located in an urban city, within the Swaythling ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Swaythling area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Daisy Dip Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Swaythling has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,123 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Swaythling has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14%

Approximately 14.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 200 ft away from SO16 2AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Swaythling near SO16 2AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO16 2AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Swaythling

N/A

Walking directions to Swaythling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 2AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDaisy Dip ParkLargeWalking directions to Daisy Dip Park
0.2 miSwaythling Station Wildlife GardenSmallWalking directions to Swaythling Station Wildlife Garden
0.3 miSwaythling Station: Old Station Masters GardenSmallWalking directions to Swaythling Station: Old Station Masters Garden

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
8,369.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.8(+32%)
Other theft
12.38(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.51(-31%)
Burglary
6.97(+168%)
Public order
5.42(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
49.09%
Other White
41
14.91%
African
18
6.55%
Other
18
6.55%
Indian
10
3.64%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
73
32.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
70
30.7%
No qualifications
24
10.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
97
71.32%
Other social rented
16
11.76%
Owns with a mortgage
8
5.88%
Owns outright
7
5.15%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.68%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Swaythling

Median price£290,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£239K – £372K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,394,125.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swaythling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£368,000£431
Semi-Detached38£354,750£341
Terraced27£260,000£294
Flats7£150,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swaythling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£118,950£241,050£199,975
2017£285,000£141,000£263,000£197,500
2018£310,750£145,000£260,000£217,000
2019£357,500£130,500£256,750£211,100
2020£316,500£158,250£254,000£215,000
2021£325,500£150,000£275,000£230,000
2022£370,000£146,500£312,000£257,750
2023£377,500£130,000£282,000£245,000
2024£403,750£170,000£285,000£255,000
2025£391,500£153,750£352,250£251,500
2026£352,500£141,000£420,000£258,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swaythling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaythling.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£223£252£220
2017£275£246£268£246
2018£271£253£267£248
2019£301£208£277£242
2020£301£244£267£252
2021£334£205£298£264
2022£329£257£319£304
2023£394£258£325£303
2024£308£275£322£297
2025£404£251£339£296
2026£461£252£358£285
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swaythling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swaythling in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 2AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 2AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 202535, High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JEOtherFreehold£220,000
06 Mar 202515A, High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JEFlatsLeasehold£128,000
25 Feb 2026328D, Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BJSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
16 Jan 202627, Langhorn Road, Southampton, SO16 3TPTerracedFreehold£192,500
25 Sept 20255, Langhorn Road, Southampton, SO16 3TPDetachedFreehold£325,000

Schools

In the SO16 2AG postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO16 2AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryBassett Green Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySwaythling Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryMansbridge Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 2AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 2AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOne Stop54,56,58 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JFWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 miShell SelectThomas Lewis Way, Southampton, SO17 3EDWalking directions to Shell Select
0.1 miUrsu Carpatin86 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZWalking directions to Ursu Carpatin
0.1 miGreenwoods16 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JHWalking directions to Greenwoods
0.1 miHatchers News, Food & Wine92;94;92a High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZWalking directions to Hatchers News, Food & Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,777
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO16 2AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jon Walsh

Swaythling - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Caroline Nokes

Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencyRomsey and Southampton NorthE14001449
WardSwaythlingE05015504
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SwaythlingE02003553
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 005BE01017267
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2015-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 2AG

Is SO16 2AG (Swaythling) safe?

The area around SO16 2AG records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SO16 2AG?

The median sale price around SO16 2AG in Swaythling is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 2AG?

There are 11 schools close to SO16 2AG, including Bassett Green Primary School (Good), Swaythling Primary School (Good) and Mansbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO16 2AG?

The closest station to SO16 2AG is Swaythling, about 419 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO16 2AG?

SO16 2AG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,123 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 2AG (Swaythling) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO16 2AG is Caroline Nokes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jon Walsh (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.