Postcode SO16 4LG 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 high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 17,887 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Shirley South has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO16 4LG.
Shirley South near SO16 4LG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Shirley Warren Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park |
| 0.1 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 4LG.
In the SO16 4LG 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 4LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Oakley Road, Southampton, SO16 4LJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 120 Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO16 4EZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | City News | Park Street, Southampton, SO16 4RJ | Walking directions to City News |
| 0.3 mi | Romsey Road Convenience Store | 54-54A Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 4DB | Walking directions to Romsey Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Chine Town | Marlborough Road, Southampton, SO15 3ND | Walking directions to Chine Town |
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 4LG, 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 4LG records about 67 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.
The median sale price around SO16 4LG in Shirley South is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SO16 4LG, including Regents Park Community College (Good), Foundry Lane Primary School (Requires improvement) and Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO16 4LG is Millbrook (Hants), about 1,176 m away.
SO16 4LG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,887 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 4LG 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.