Postcode SO16 4DR 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below 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 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shirley Pond Park.
Shirley South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,344 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Shirley South has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from SO16 4DR.
Shirley South near SO16 4DR 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shirley Pond Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Pond Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shirley Warren Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park |
| 0.3 mi | Cedar Lodge Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Lodge 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4DR.
In the SO16 4DR postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 4DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Romsey Road Convenience Store | 54-54A Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 4DB | Walking directions to Romsey Road Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Oakley Road, Southampton, SO16 4LJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Teboura Way, Southampton, SO16 4QE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Simply Local | 30 Medina Road, Southampton, SO15 5QQ | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.3 mi | Warren Local | 156 Warren Avenue, Southampton, SO16 6AD | Walking directions to Warren Local |
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 4DR, 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 4DR records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 4DR in Shirley South is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO16 4DR, including Regents Park Community College (Good), Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School (Requires improvement) and Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO16 4DR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,344 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 4DR 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.