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SO16 3PR

Copperfield Road

Bassett

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Detailed insights for SO16 3PR

Overview

Postcode SO16 3PR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Daisy Dip Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.6%
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

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 0 ft away from SO16 3PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Bassett Green near SO16 3PR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO16 3PR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Swaythling

N/A

Walking directions to Swaythling

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 3PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miDaisy Dip ParkLargeWalking directions to Daisy Dip Park
0.5 miEngineering SquareSmallWalking directions to Engineering Square

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
2,860.2 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
163
61.74%
Other White
32
12.12%
Chinese
17
6.44%
Indian
16
6.06%
Pakistani
9
3.41%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
58.26%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.91%
No qualifications
22
9.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.57%
Apprenticeship
10
4.35%
Total 16+ residents: 230

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
39.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
29.84%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.23%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 3PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026103B, Copperfield Road, Southampton, SO16 3PRFlatsLeasehold£190,000
25 Jul 202572, Copperfield Road, Southampton, SO16 3NYDetachedFreehold£345,000
24 Apr 202649, The Parkway, Southampton, SO16 3PDDetachedFreehold£500,000
17 Oct 202520, The Parkway, Southampton, SO16 3PQSemi-DetachedFreehold£425,000
16 Dec 202544, Violet Road, Southampton, SO16 3HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the SO16 3PR postcode area, located within Bassett Green, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBassett Green Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySwaythling Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 3PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 3PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSukee Market192 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Sukee Market
0.3 mi0086 Supermarket210 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to 0086 Supermarket
0.3 miSainsbury's Local218 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miMashallah Food226 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AYWalking directions to Mashallah Food
0.3 miMr T’s Corner ShopBurgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BAWalking directions to Mr T’s Corner Shop

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 3PR, 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 3PR

Is SO16 3PR (Bassett Green) safe?

The area around SO16 3PR 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 3PR?

The median sale price around SO16 3PR 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 3PR?

There are 10 schools close to SO16 3PR, including Cantell School (Good), Bassett Green Primary School (Good) and Swaythling Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO16 3PR?

The closest station to SO16 3PR is Swaythling, about 1,213 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO16 3PR?

SO16 3PR 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 3PR (Bassett Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.