Postcode SO16 3BJ 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 average crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below 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 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Daisy Dip Park.
Swaythling has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Swaythling has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
The average income per household in Swaythling is £50,251 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from SO16 3BJ.
Swaythling near SO16 3BJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Daisy Dip Park | Large | Walking directions to Daisy Dip Park |
| 0.5 mi | Leaside Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Leaside Way Park |
| 0.3 mi | Swaythling Station Wildlife Garden | Small | Walking directions to Swaythling Station Wildlife Garden |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £368,000 | £431 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £354,750 | £341 |
| Terraced | 27 | £260,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 7 | £150,000 | £252 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3BJ.
In the SO16 3BJ postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 3BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 54,56,58 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Ursu Carpatin | 86 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZ | Walking directions to Ursu Carpatin |
| 0.1 mi | Hatchers News, Food & Wine | 92;94;92a High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZ | Walking directions to Hatchers News, Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Thomas Lewis Way, Southampton, SO17 3ED | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.1 mi | Greenwoods | 16 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JH | Walking directions to Greenwoods |
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 SO16 3BJ, 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 3BJ records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around SO16 3BJ in Swaythling is £290,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to SO16 3BJ, including Bassett Green Primary School (Good), Swaythling Primary School (Good) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO16 3BJ is Swaythling, about 484 m away.
SO16 3BJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,722 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 3BJ 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).
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.