Postcode SO16 3AY is located in an urban city, within the Swaythling area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Swaythling area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year. The median sale price in Swaythling is £286,395 (around £324 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £239,500 and £375,000. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Daisy Dip Park.
Swaythling has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,248 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Swaythling has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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.
The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SO16 3AY.
Swaythling near SO16 3AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swaythling located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Daisy Dip Park | Large | Walking directions to Daisy Dip Park |
| 0.4 mi | Portswood Rec | Small | Walking directions to Portswood Rec |
| 0.3 mi | Engineering Square | Small | Walking directions to Engineering Square |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £286,395 (about £324 per square foot) in Swaythling area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £567,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £422,500 | £415 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £344,750 | £342 |
| Terraced | 34 | £254,500 | £302 |
| Flats | 4 | £147,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £285,000 | £118,950 | £241,000 | £197,000 |
| 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 | £385,000 | £153,750 | £354,500 | £248,000 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £143,000 | £380,000 | £254,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £323 | £204 | £252 | £222 |
| 2017 | £275 | £246 | £268 | £246 |
| 2018 | £271 | £253 | £267 | £248 |
| 2019 | £301 | £208 | £273 | £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 | £413 | £251 | £339 | £294 |
| 2026 | £391 | £240 | £358 | £309 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 305, Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | 184, Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3HH | Other | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 180A, Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3HH | Other | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 164, Honeysuckle Road, Southampton, SO16 3BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 15, Bealing Close, Southampton, SO16 3AW | Terraced | Leasehold | £239,500 |
In the SO16 3AY postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Swaythling Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2016. | |
Swaythling Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Jul 2016
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bassett Green Primary School | Foundation school | Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
Bassett Green Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 20 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Cantell School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2024. | |
Cantell School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2024
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 3AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 0086 Supermarket | 210 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to 0086 Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 218 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0 mi | Mashallah Food | 226 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to Mashallah Food |
| 0 mi | Sukee Market | 192 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY | Walking directions to Sukee Market |
| 0.1 mi | Mr T’s Corner Shop | Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BA | Walking directions to Mr T’s Corner Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO16 3AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jon Walsh
Swaythling - Elected 7 May 2026
Caroline Nokes
Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO16 3AY records about 94 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, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around SO16 3AY in Swaythling is £286,395 (about £324 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO16 3AY, including Swaythling Primary School (Good), Bassett Green Primary School (Good) and Cantell School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO16 3AY is Swaythling, about 1,092 m away.
SO16 3AY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,248 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO16 3AY 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).