Postcode SO16 6UB 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Shirley is £70,700 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Upper Shirley has a high 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 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 48.2% 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 of residents in Upper Shirley is £70,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from SO16 6UB.
Upper Shirley near SO16 6UB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.3 mi | Shirley Warren Skate Park | Small | Walking directions to Shirley Warren Skate Park |
| 0.2 mi | Colebrook Green | Small | Walking directions to Colebrook Green |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £282,000 in Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £880,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £530,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £383,750 |
| Terraced | 37 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shirley
In the SO16 6UB postcode area, located within Upper Shirley, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 6UB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Shell Select | Dale Road, Southampton, SO16 6TL | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 233-235 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6TL | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.2 mi | Wilton News | 66 Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5JN | Walking directions to Wilton News |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 42 Dale Road, Southampton, SO16 6QL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 33 Twyford Avenue, Southampton, SO15 5NZ | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.