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SO16 3LL

Bluebell Road

Swaythling

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Detailed insights for SO16 3LL

Overview

Postcode SO16 3LL 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 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 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 0.4 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Swaythling has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,243 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Swaythling has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.9%

Approximately 41.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SO16 3LL.

Flood risk

No risk

Swaythling near SO16 3LL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO16 3LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Swaythling

N/A

Walking directions to Swaythling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 3LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miDaisy Dip ParkLargeWalking directions to Daisy Dip Park
0.4 miLeaside Way ParkSmallWalking directions to Leaside Way Park
0.4 miSwaythling Station Wildlife GardenSmallWalking directions to Swaythling Station Wildlife Garden

Area Profile

Population
373
Population density
5,901.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.75(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.24(-49%)
Vehicle crime
5.55(+50%)
Other theft
5.55(-1%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
61.62%
Other White
47
12.7%
Bangladeshi
16
4.32%
African
14
3.78%
Pakistani
11
2.97%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
24.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
22.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
13.72%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
41.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24.19%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.74%
Owns outright
17
13.71%
Shared ownership
2
1.61%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Swaythling

Median price: £286,395
Price per sq ft: £324
Sales (last 12 months): 84
Typical range (middle 50%): £240K – £375K

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.

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
Detached6£422,500£415
Semi-Detached40£344,750£342
Terraced34£254,500£302
Flats4£147,500£232

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£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
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£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
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 2025116, Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000
07 Aug 2025222, Honeysuckle Road, Southampton, SO16 3BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
30 Apr 2026157, Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£268,000
01 Oct 2025167, Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LNTerracedFreehold£209,000
25 Jul 2025161, Bluebell Road, Southampton, SO16 3LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£234,000

Schools

In the SO16 3LL postcode area, located within Swaythling, there are 6 primary and 3 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.

Nearby schools for SO16 3LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryBassett Green Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.3 miPrimarySwaythling Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miNurseryHardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of SchoolsLocal authority nursery school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 3LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 3LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express278 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miMr T’s Corner ShopBurgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BAWalking directions to Mr T’s Corner Shop
0.2 miMashallah Food226 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Mashallah Food
0.3 miUrsu Carpatin86 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2HZWalking directions to Ursu Carpatin
0.3 miOne Stop54,56,58 High Road, Southampton, SO16 2JFWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

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 3LL, 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 005AE01017266
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 3LL

Is SO16 3LL (Swaythling) safe?

The area around SO16 3LL 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SO16 3LL?

The median sale price around SO16 3LL in Swaythling is £286,395 (about £324 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 3LL?

There are 11 schools close to SO16 3LL, including Bassett Green Primary School (Good), Swaythling Primary School (Good) and Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SO16 3LL?

The closest station to SO16 3LL is Swaythling, about 645 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO16 3LL?

SO16 3LL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 3LL (Swaythling) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO16 3LL 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).