Postcode SO16 3DX is located in an urban city, within the Swaythling area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Stoneham area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.6 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 Stoneham is £45,543 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Daisy Dip Park.
Stoneham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,871 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Stoneham has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stoneham is £45,543 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from SO16 3DX.
Stoneham near SO16 3DX 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swaythling | N/A | Walking directions to Swaythling |
| 1 mi | Southampton Airport Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Southampton Airport Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Daisy Dip Park | Large | Walking directions to Daisy Dip Park |
| 0.2 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3DX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2026 | 23, Stoneham Lane, Southampton, SO16 2NU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 3, Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, SO16 3DG | Other | Freehold | £565,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 3, Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, SO16 3DG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £565,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 49, Ethelburt Avenue, Southampton, SO16 3DG | Detached | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 15, Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3DN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £390,000 |
In the SO16 3DX postcode area, located within Stoneham, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 27 Jun 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Nursery | Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Nov 2012. | |
Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 Nov 2012
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| 0.5 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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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 3DX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 104 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Hatchers News, Food & Wine | 92;94;92a High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZ | Walking directions to Hatchers News, Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Bassett Green Road, Southampton, SO16 3EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Ursu Carpatin | 86 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZ | Walking directions to Ursu Carpatin |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 54,56,58 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JF | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 3DX, 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 3DX records about 92 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SO16 3DX in Swaythling is £286,395 (about £324 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SO16 3DX, including Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (Outstanding), Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Good) and Bassett Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO16 3DX is Swaythling, about 433 m away.
SO16 3DX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,871 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 3DX 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).