Postcode SO16 7NX 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Shirley is £70,700 per year. The nearest station is St Denys located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Upper Shirley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Upper Shirley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.9% 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 150 ft away from SO16 7NX.
Upper Shirley near SO16 7NX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Denys located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Shirley area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,000 up to £880,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £477,500 |
| Flats | 31 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £387,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £260,000 |
10 years price trend in Shirley
In the SO16 7NX postcode area, located within Upper Shirley, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Malvern | 290 Winchester Road, Southampton, SO16 6TU | |
| 0.3 mi | The Sporting View | Golf Course Road, Southampton, SO16 7AY | |
| 0.4 mi | The Bellemoor | 250 Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 7NU |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.