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SO16 4PL

Redbridge Hill

Millbrook

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Overview

Postcode SO16 4PL is located in an urban city, within the Millbrook ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Regents Park & Millbrook East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Regents Park & Millbrook East is £55,845 per year. The nearest station is Redbridge, about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mansel Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
82.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Regents Park & Millbrook East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Regents Park & Millbrook East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82.1%

Approximately 82.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Regents Park & Millbrook East is £55,845 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Regents Park & Millbrook East near SO16 4PL 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO16 4PL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

4

Redbridge

Central

Walking directions to Redbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 4PL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMansel ParkLargeWalking directions to Mansel Park
0.4 miBrendon GreenSmallWalking directions to Brendon Green

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
7,801 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.68(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.25(+167%)
Vehicle crime
8.63(+133%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.3(-41%)
Burglary
7.3(+181%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
79.19%
Other White
26
8.72%
Other
11
3.69%
African
5
1.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.68%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
24.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
20.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
16.58%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
98
79.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.32%
Owns with a mortgage
7
5.69%
Owns outright
4
3.25%
Other social rented
3
2.44%
Total households: 123

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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4PL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 4PL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2025289, Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PYSemi-DetachedFreehold£337,000
19 Sept 2025304, Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PXFlatsLeasehold£137,000
23 Apr 2025312, Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PXTerracedLeasehold£125,000
06 Jan 2026Flat 2, Haweswater Court, Haweswater Close, Southampton, SO16 9RZFlatsLeasehold£215,000
13 Feb 2026266, Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4QAFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the SO16 4PL postcode area, located within Regents Park & Millbrook East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO16 4PL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNewlands Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryMason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen UnitCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miNot applicableCompass SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 4PL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 4PL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miWimpson StoresWimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PYWalking directions to Wimpson Stores
0.3 miTesco ExpressMercator Close, Southampton, SO16 4HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTescoTeboura Way, Southampton, SO16 4QEWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miNisa Local403 Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 9GJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miArrow NewsEvenlode Road, Southampton, SO16 9DDWalking directions to Arrow News

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 4PL, 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)Regents Park & Millbrook EastE02003567
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 019AE01017208
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 4PL

Is SO16 4PL (Regents Park & Millbrook East) safe?

The area around SO16 4PL records about 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4PL?

The median sale price around SO16 4PL in Regents Park & Millbrook East is £272,500 (about £305 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 4PL?

There are 15 schools close to SO16 4PL, including Newlands Primary School (Good), Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit (Requires improvement) and Compass School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO16 4PL?

The closest station to SO16 4PL is Redbridge in TfL zone 4, about 1,585 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around SO16 4PL?

SO16 4PL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 4PL (Regents Park & Millbrook East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 4PL 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.