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SO16 3GE

Elmsleigh Gardens

Bassett

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Overview

Postcode SO16 3GE is located in an urban city, within the Bassett ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bassett Green area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bassett Green is £66,199 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 1.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Engineering Square.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Bassett Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Bassett Green has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Bassett Green is £66,199 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 234 ft away from SO16 3GE.

Flood risk

No risk

Bassett Green near SO16 3GE 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 3GE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEngineering SquareSmallWalking directions to Engineering Square

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
4,382.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.44(-32%)
Vehicle crime
6.52(+76%)
Public order
6.52(+7%)
Other theft
3.73(-34%)
Burglary
3.73(+43%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
50.6%
Other White
58
13.91%
Indian
38
9.11%
Other Asian
20
4.8%
Other
18
4.32%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
170
50.9%
Level 3 (A level)
49
14.67%
No qualifications
45
13.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.39%
Total 16+ residents: 334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
28.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
26.83%
Owns with a mortgage
41
25%
Social rents from council
14
8.54%
Other social rented
8
4.88%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Bassett

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£313
Sales (last 12 months)130
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £511K

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Bassett area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bassett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£578,000£390
Semi-Detached27£315,000£335
Terraced14£313,500£311
Flats43£197,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bassett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£472,500£169,950£245,000£216,500
2017£455,000£177,500£260,000£275,000
2018£465,000£183,750£280,000£215,000
2019£430,000£175,500£290,000£210,000
2020£445,000£176,000£289,000£250,000
2021£518,750£180,000£310,000£245,000
2022£573,000£195,000£313,000£274,000
2023£497,500£195,000£334,375£272,000
2024£575,000£203,000£304,500£280,000
2025£578,000£190,000£300,000£352,500
2026£500,000£181,500£325,000£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bassett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bassett.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296£247£252£232
2017£309£250£281£243
2018£311£251£290£216
2019£328£239£284£231
2020£307£243£269£255
2021£352£254£295£294
2022£391£266£335£317
2023£367£264£336£306
2024£389£273£311£295
2025£387£258£297£304
2026£337£257£351£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bassett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3GE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3GE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202521, Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, SO16 3GEDetachedFreehold£475,000
04 Jul 202517, Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton, SO16 3GEDetachedFreehold£533,000
10 Apr 2026Flat 11, Holmwood Court, 35, Bassett Crescent East, Southampton, SO16 7PDFlatsLeasehold£250,000
18 Jul 20258, The Mayflowers, Southampton, SO16 7PDDetachedFreehold£742,000
16 May 2025Flat 4, Holmwood Court, 35, Bassett Crescent East, Southampton, SO16 7PDFlatsLeasehold£246,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO16 3GE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryCantell SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableGreat Oaks SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableVermont SchoolFoundation special school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 3GE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 3GE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis197 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO17 1TUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miSUSU ShopUniversity Road, Southampton, SO17 1BJWalking directions to SUSU Shop
0.4 miSukee Market192 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Sukee Market
0.4 mi0086 Supermarket210 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket
0.5 miSainsbury's Local218 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 3GE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sam Philip Chapman

Bassett - 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
WardBassettE05015492
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bassett GreenE02003549
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 001AE01017144
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 3GE

Is SO16 3GE (Bassett Green) safe?

The area around SO16 3GE records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SO16 3GE?

The median sale price around SO16 3GE in Bassett Green is £320,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 3GE?

There are 13 schools close to SO16 3GE, including Cantell School (Good), Great Oaks School (Outstanding) and Vermont School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO16 3GE?

SO16 3GE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,984 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 3GE (Bassett Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO16 3GE is Caroline Nokes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Philip Chapman (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.