Postcode SO16 6LP is located in an urban city, within the Bassett ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Hollybrook area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hollybrook is £58,567 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants), about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southampton Sports Centre.
Hollybrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Hollybrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hollybrook is £58,567 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO16 6LP.
Hollybrook near SO16 6LP 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southampton Sports Centre | Large | Walking directions to Southampton Sports Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Southampton Bike Park | Small | Walking directions to Southampton Bike Park |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £313 per square foot) in Bassett area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,100,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £578,000 | £390 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £315,000 | £335 |
| Terraced | 14 | £313,500 | £311 |
| Flats | 43 | £197,500 | £264 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £472,500 | £169,950 | £245,000 | £216,500 |
| 2017 | £455,000 | £177,500 | £260,000 | £275,000 |
| 2018 | £465,000 | £183,750 | £280,000 | £215,000 |
| 2019 | £430,000 | £175,500 | £290,000 | £210,000 |
| 2020 | £445,000 | £176,000 | £289,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | £518,750 | £180,000 | £310,000 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | £573,000 | £195,000 | £313,000 | £274,000 |
| 2023 | £497,500 | £195,000 | £334,375 | £272,000 |
| 2024 | £575,000 | £203,000 | £304,500 | £280,000 |
| 2025 | £578,000 | £190,000 | £300,000 | £352,500 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £181,500 | £325,000 | £225,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296 | £247 | £252 | £232 |
| 2017 | £309 | £250 | £281 | £243 |
| 2018 | £311 | £251 | £290 | £216 |
| 2019 | £328 | £239 | £284 | £231 |
| 2020 | £307 | £243 | £269 | £255 |
| 2021 | £352 | £254 | £295 | £294 |
| 2022 | £391 | £266 | £335 | £317 |
| 2023 | £367 | £264 | £336 | £306 |
| 2024 | £389 | £273 | £311 | £295 |
| 2025 | £387 | £258 | £297 | £304 |
| 2026 | £337 | £257 | £351 | £286 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 6LP.
In the SO16 6LP postcode area, located within Hollybrook, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 6LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Lordswood Road, Southampton, SO16 6LN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Aldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NU | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 360 Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 7PH | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Let's Go Local | 363 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 7DJ | Walking directions to Let's Go Local |
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 6LP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Philip Chapman
Bassett - Elected 7 May 2026
Caroline Nokes
Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO16 6LP records about 99 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around SO16 6LP in Hollybrook is £320,000 (about £313 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO16 6LP, including Hollybrook Infant School (Good), Hollybrook Junior School (Good) and Rosewood Free School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SO16 6LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO16 6LP is Caroline Nokes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Philip Chapman (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.