Postcode SO16 4BS is located in an urban city, within the Millbrook ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Shirley South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants), about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shirley Pond Park.
Shirley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Shirley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from SO16 4BS.
Shirley South near SO16 4BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Millbrook (Hants) | N/A | Walking directions to Millbrook (Hants) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shirley Pond Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Pond Park |
| 0.4 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.4 mi | Shirley Warren Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) in Millbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £345,000 | £323 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £330,000 | £306 |
| Terraced | 36 | £270,500 | £308 |
| Flats | 25 | £137,000 | £245 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £197,000 |
| 2017 | £274,750 | £134,000 | £250,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | £257,500 | £132,500 | £265,000 | £209,950 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £140,000 | £251,000 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | £313,750 | £134,500 | £267,500 | £218,000 |
| 2021 | £315,000 | £145,000 | £284,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £307,500 | £137,000 | £310,000 | £269,000 |
| 2023 | £311,500 | £140,000 | £319,500 | £263,000 |
| 2024 | £420,000 | £141,250 | £321,500 | £252,500 |
| 2025 | £317,500 | £151,000 | £330,000 | £259,500 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £145,000 | £330,000 | £275,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295 | £257 | £241 | £231 |
| 2017 | £236 | £242 | £259 | £211 |
| 2018 | £250 | £239 | £261 | £232 |
| 2019 | £228 | £236 | £264 | £235 |
| 2020 | £304 | £239 | £272 | £233 |
| 2021 | £297 | £246 | £276 | £251 |
| 2022 | £340 | £220 | £310 | £308 |
| 2023 | £306 | £252 | £328 | £312 |
| 2024 | £398 | £254 | £321 | £273 |
| 2025 | £323 | £268 | £312 | £294 |
| 2026 | £241 | £245 | £292 | £305 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4BS.
In the SO16 4BS postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | City News | Park Street, Southampton, SO16 4RJ | Walking directions to City News |
| 0 mi | Chine Town | Marlborough Road, Southampton, SO15 3ND | Walking directions to Chine Town |
| 0 mi | Biedronka | 82-84 Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3NE | Walking directions to Biedronka |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO16 4EZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Drinks and Booze Junction | 65 Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3NP | Walking directions to Drinks and Booze Junction |
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 4BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ross Ronald Mould
Millbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO16 4BS records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SO16 4BS in Shirley South is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to SO16 4BS, including Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement), Foundry Lane Primary School (Requires improvement) and Regents Park Community College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO16 4BS is Millbrook (Hants), about 1,212 m away.
SO16 4BS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,388 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 4BS is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Ronald Mould (Reform UK).
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.