Postcode SO16 4RF is located in an urban city, within the Freemantle ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Shirley South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shirley South is £47,000 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Shirley Pond Park.
Shirley South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,388 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Shirley South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% 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 of residents in Shirley South is £47,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO16 4RF.
Shirley South near SO16 4RF 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 | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.5 mi | Shirley Warren Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park |
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £252,850 in Freemantle area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £740,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £380,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £282,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £268,250 |
10 year median price trend in Freemantle
In the SO16 4RF 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 4RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chine Town | Marlborough Road, Southampton, SO16 4RJ | Walking directions to Chine Town |
| 0.1 mi | City News | Marlborough Road, Southampton, SO16 4RJ | Walking directions to City News |
| 0.1 mi | Drinks and Booze Junction | Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3NP | Walking directions to Drinks and Booze Junction |
| 0.1 mi | Black Sea | Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3NH | Walking directions to Black Sea |
| 0.1 mi | High Street News & Photos | Shirley High Street, Southampton, SO15 3TG | Walking directions to High Street News & Photos |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.