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SO16 4GZ

Walnut Grove

Millbrook

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Detailed insights for SO16 4GZ

Overview

Postcode SO16 4GZ is located in an urban city, within the Millbrook area 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 median sale price in Millbrook is £275,000 (around £299 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,500 and £337,500. The nearest station is Redbridge, about 1 miles away. There are 11 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
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Shirley South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 856 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO16 4GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Redbridge located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 4GZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miShirley Pond ParkMediumWalking directions to Shirley Pond Park
0.4 miCedar Lodge ParkSmallWalking directions to Cedar Lodge Park
0.5 miChiltern GreenSmallWalking directions to Chiltern Green

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: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £299
Sales (last 12 months): 119
Typical range (middle 50%): £203K – £338K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £299 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
Semi-Detached50£340,000£320
Detached6£315,000£323
Terraced31£271,000£299
Flats32£138,500£243

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£128,000£247,500£198,500
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£335,000£259,500
2026£305,000£145,000£340,000£277,500
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£272£260£241£221
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£318£294
2026£257£242£320£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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 202662, Paignton Road, Southampton, SO16 4NETerracedFreehold£280,000
31 Oct 202552, Paignton Road, Southampton, SO16 4NETerracedFreehold£293,000
05 Sept 202517, Walnut Grove, Southampton, SO16 4NJDetachedFreehold£300,000
02 Jul 202522, Walnut Grove, Southampton, SO16 4NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
29 Jun 2026Flat 9, Wimborne House, Irving Road, Southampton, SO16 4EEFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the SO16 4GZ postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SO16 4GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist BasesCommunity school
0.4 miSecondaryRegents Park Community CollegeAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimaryNewlands Primary SchoolFoundation school

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 4GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 4GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoTeboura Way, Southampton, SO16 4QEWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miWimpson StoresWimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PYWalking directions to Wimpson Stores
0.3 miOne StopCumbrian Way, Southampton, SO16 4ATWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miCostcutterOakley Road, Southampton, SO16 4LJWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miNisa Local403 Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 9GJWalking directions to Nisa Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

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 4GZ, 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 4GZ

Is SO16 4GZ (Shirley South) safe?

The area around SO16 4GZ 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, vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SO16 4GZ?

The median sale price around SO16 4GZ in Millbrook is £275,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 4GZ?

There are 15 schools close to SO16 4GZ, including Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases (Requires improvement), Regents Park Community College and Newlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SO16 4GZ?

SO16 4GZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 856 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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