Postcode SO16 4LJ 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 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 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 Millbrook (Hants), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 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 19,507 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% 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 4.3% 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.
The average income per household in Shirley South is £52,190 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from SO16 4LJ.
Shirley South near SO16 4LJ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
| 0.1 mi | Cedar Lodge Park | Small | Walking directions to Cedar Lodge Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chiltern Green | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £340,000 | £320 |
| Detached | 6 | £315,000 | £323 |
| Terraced | 31 | £271,000 | £299 |
| Flats | 32 | £138,500 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2025 | 84, Prince Of Wales Avenue, Southampton, SO15 4LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 100, Prince Of Wales Avenue, Southampton, SO15 4LU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 105, Prince Of Wales Avenue, Southampton, SO15 4LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £352,500 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 83, Prince Of Wales Avenue, Southampton, SO15 4LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 85, Prince Of Wales Avenue, Southampton, SO15 4LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £372,000 |
In the SO16 4LJ postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 9 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Regents Park Community College | Academy converter | Unrated. | |
Regents Park Community College ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Tanners Brook Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Jun 2025. | |
Tanners Brook Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jun 2025
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 4LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 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 | Romsey Road Convenience Store | 54-54A Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 4DB | Walking directions to Romsey Road Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 67 Regents Park Road, Southampton, SO15 8PE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Cumbrian Way, Southampton, SO16 4AT | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO16 4LJ, 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 4LJ 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SO16 4LJ in Millbrook is £275,000 (about £299 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO16 4LJ, including Regents Park Community College, Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases (Requires improvement) and Tanners Brook Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO16 4LJ is Millbrook (Hants), about 1,342 m away.
SO16 4LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,507 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 4LJ is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Ronald Mould (Reform UK).