Postcode SO16 7FU is located in an urban city, within the Bassett ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Bassett Green area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bassett Green is £66,199 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling located about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bassett Green has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,007 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
Bassett Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bassett Green is £66,199 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from SO16 7FU.
Bassett Green near SO16 7FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swaythling located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £338,500 in Bassett area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £950,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 53 | £585,000 |
| Flats | 41 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £332,000 |
10 year median price trend in Bassett
In the SO16 7FU postcode area, located within Bassett Green, there are 1 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 7FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Roman Road, Southampton, SO16 7JQ | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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 7FU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.