Postcode SO16 4EA 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year. The nearest station is Redbridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Shirley Pond Park.
Shirley South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,128 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Shirley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from SO16 4EA.
Shirley South near SO16 4EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redbridge located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shirley Pond Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Pond Park |
| 0.5 mi | Cedar Lodge Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Lodge Park |
| 0.5 mi | Brendon Green | Small | Walking directions to Brendon Green |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Millbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £515,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £151,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £335,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £266,000 |
10 year median price trend in Millbrook
In the SO16 4EA postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 4EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wimpson Stores | Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PY | Walking directions to Wimpson Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Teboura Way, Southampton, SO16 4QE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 403 Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 9GJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Mercator Close, Southampton, SO16 4HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.