Postcode SO16 4LZ 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 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Mansel 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 72.0% 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 4LZ.
Shirley South near SO16 4LZ 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Redbridge | Central | Walking directions to Redbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mansel Park | Large | Walking directions to Mansel Park |
| 0.5 mi | Shirley Pond Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Pond Park |
| 0.5 mi | Chiltern Green | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern 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 4LZ postcode area, located within Shirley South, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 4LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wimpson Stores | Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PY | Walking directions to Wimpson Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Teboura Way, Southampton, SO16 4QE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Arrow News | Evenlode Road, Southampton, SO16 9DD | Walking directions to Arrow News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Mercator Close, Southampton, SO16 4HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Cumbrian Way, Southampton, SO16 4AT | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.