Postcode SO16 6HJ is located in an urban city, within the Shirley ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Upper Shirley area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Shirley is £73,053 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants), about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Shirley Pond Park.
Upper Shirley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Shirley has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Shirley is £73,053 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 236 ft away from SO16 6HJ.
Upper Shirley near SO16 6HJ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shirley Pond Park | Medium | Walking directions to Shirley Pond Park |
| 0.1 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.2 mi | Shirley Warren Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £303 per square foot) in Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £775,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £487,500 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £385,000 | £335 |
| Terraced | 34 | £274,250 | £299 |
| Flats | 30 | £167,500 | £277 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375,000 | £133,225 | £334,500 | £187,500 |
| 2017 | £415,000 | £138,975 | £347,750 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | £385,000 | £134,950 | £330,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £431,250 | £148,000 | £350,000 | £205,000 |
| 2020 | £450,000 | £146,000 | £337,500 | £207,500 |
| 2021 | £485,000 | £183,000 | £355,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | £495,000 | £172,500 | £350,000 | £254,250 |
| 2023 | £485,000 | £182,500 | £400,000 | £265,000 |
| 2024 | £472,500 | £177,000 | £385,000 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £492,500 | £170,000 | £385,000 | £271,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | £165,000 | £340,000 | £282,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £301 | £260 | £243 | £217 |
| 2017 | £292 | £263 | £298 | £230 |
| 2018 | £310 | £247 | £285 | £256 |
| 2019 | £287 | £236 | £264 | £238 |
| 2020 | £307 | £255 | £283 | £229 |
| 2021 | £353 | £262 | £305 | £255 |
| 2022 | £372 | £283 | £341 | £301 |
| 2023 | £373 | £310 | £350 | £311 |
| 2024 | £346 | £291 | £337 | £310 |
| 2025 | £359 | £280 | £335 | £301 |
| 2026 | £337 | £270 | £292 | £307 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 6HJ.
In the SO16 6HJ postcode area, located within Upper Shirley, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 6HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 42 Dale Road, Southampton, SO16 6QL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Simply Local | 30 Medina Road, Southampton, SO15 5QQ | Walking directions to Simply Local |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Select | Dale Road, Southampton, SO16 6TL | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.3 mi | Warren Local | 156 Warren Avenue, Southampton, SO16 6AD | Walking directions to Warren Local |
| 0.3 mi | M&S Simply Food | 233-235 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6TL | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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 6HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rebecca May McCreanor
Shirley - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO16 6HJ records about 66 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 6HJ in Upper Shirley is £305,000 (about £303 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SO16 6HJ, including Southampton Hospital School (Good), Shirley Infant School (Good) and Shirley Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO16 6HJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,521 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 6HJ is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca May McCreanor (Liberal Democrats).
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.