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SO16 4FE

Broughton Close

Millbrook

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Detailed insights for SO16 4FE

Overview

Postcode SO16 4FE 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 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shirley Pond Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
61.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Shirley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.3%

Approximately 61.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from SO16 4FE.

Flood risk

No risk

Shirley South near SO16 4FE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 4FE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miShirley Pond ParkMediumWalking directions to Shirley Pond Park
0.4 miShirley Warren Skate ParkSmallWalking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park
0.4 miCedar Lodge ParkSmallWalking directions to Cedar Lodge Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
3,945.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.5(+37%)
Vehicle crime
10.13(+173%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.75(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.36(-56%)
Burglary
5.36(+106%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
81.31%
Other White
48
14.24%
Indian
4
1.19%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.19%
Chinese
2
0.59%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
31.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
57
22.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.18%
Level 3 (A level)
30
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
41.61%
Other social rented
27
19.71%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.52%
Owns outright
14
10.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.22%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Millbrook

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£305
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £325K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Millbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£345,000£323
Semi-Detached45£330,000£306
Terraced36£270,500£308
Flats25£137,000£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Millbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Millbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Millbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Millbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Millbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Millbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4FE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4FE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20254, Arliss Road, Southampton, SO16 6DGSemi-DetachedFreehold£311,000
09 Jul 2025261, Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 4BWTerracedFreehold£250,000
31 Mar 2025243, Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 4BWDetachedFreehold£270,000
22 Aug 202522, Redbridge Hill, Southampton, SO16 4LYTerracedFreehold£275,000
16 Mar 202620, Irving Road, Southampton, SO16 4DZTerracedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the SO16 4FE postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO16 4FE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryShirley Warren Primary & Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.3 miSecondaryRegents Park Community CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryNewlands Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 4FE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 4FE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoTeboura Way, Southampton, SO16 4QEWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miWarren Local156 Warren Avenue, Southampton, SO16 6ADWalking directions to Warren Local
0.3 miWimpson StoresWimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PYWalking directions to Wimpson Stores
0.3 miRomsey Road Convenience Store54-54A Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 4DBWalking directions to Romsey Road Convenience Store
0.3 miNisa Local403 Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 9GJWalking directions to Nisa Local

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 4FE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ross Ronald Mould

Millbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Satvir Kaur

Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthampton TestE14001500
WardMillbrookE05015498
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shirley SouthE02003563
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 015AE01017207
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 4FE

Is SO16 4FE (Shirley South) safe?

The area around SO16 4FE records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near SO16 4FE?

The median sale price around SO16 4FE in Shirley South is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 4FE?

There are 14 schools close to SO16 4FE, including Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School (Requires improvement), Regents Park Community College (Good) and Newlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO16 4FE?

SO16 4FE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,128 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 4FE (Shirley South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 4FE is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Ronald Mould (Reform UK).

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.