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SO16 8BG

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Coxford

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Overview

Postcode SO16 8BG is located in an urban city, within the Coxford ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Coxford & Lords Hill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Coxford & Lords Hill is £46,087 per year. The nearest station is Redbridge, about 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
48.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Coxford & Lords Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Coxford & Lords Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.4%

Approximately 48.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Coxford & Lords Hill is £46,087 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from SO16 8BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Coxford & Lords Hill near SO16 8BG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Redbridge located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
349
Population density
6,946.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.09(+61%)
Shoplifting
27.01(+238%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.44(+66%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.79(+160%)
Vehicle crime
10.95(+195%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
91.33%
Other White
10
2.89%
Indian
7
2.02%
Other Asian
4
1.16%
Irish
3
0.87%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
35.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
17.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
13.5%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.61%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
90
47.37%
Owns outright
42
22.11%
Owns with a mortgage
39
20.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.58%
Total households: 190

Property prices in Coxford

Median price£261,500
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £292K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £261,500 (about £307 per square foot) in Coxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,600 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£370,000£393
Terraced69£263,000£305
Semi-Detached19£256,000£325
Flats8£163,376£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coxford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coxford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£139,950£220,000£192,000
2017£265,000£134,000£217,000£203,000
2018£285,000£146,500£215,000£209,000
2019£265,000£140,000£235,000£205,250
2020£287,500£131,000£226,000£214,000
2021£300,000£125,000£250,000£220,000
2022£370,000£142,125£278,500£260,000
2023£310,000£147,500£272,000£255,000
2024£322,500£145,000£263,500£260,000
2025£355,000£161,750£259,000£263,000
2026£415,000£145,876£275,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coxford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coxford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285£254£274£211
2017£288£237£264£240
2018£325£264£257£251
2019£328£279£285£242
2020£336£228£276£247
2021£336£236£296£255
2022£426£264£339£305
2023£400£260£346£303
2024£393£277£324£300
2025£384£264£324£305
2026£302£255£345£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coxford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Coxford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 8BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 8BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202564, Mercury Close, Southampton, SO16 8BJTerracedFreehold£250,000
20 Feb 202580, Mercury Close, Southampton, SO16 8BJTerracedFreehold£260,000
17 Nov 202513, Mercury Close, Southampton, SO16 8BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£274,000
24 Oct 202525, Mercury Close, Southampton, SO16 8BHTerracedFreehold£240,000
14 Mar 202532, Mercury Close, Southampton, SO16 8BHTerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the SO16 8BG postcode area, located within Coxford & Lords Hill, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO16 8BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFairisle Infant and Nursery SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFairisle Junior SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableCompass SchoolPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 8BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 8BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily107 Rownhams Road, Southampton, SO16 5EBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miPremier105 Rownhams Road, Southampton, SO16 5EBWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miMcColl'sLord's Hill Centre East, Southampton, SO16 8HYWalking directions to McColl's
0.2 miSainsbury'sLord's Hill Centre East, Southampton, SO16 8HYWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miCoxfordCoxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5FFWalking directions to Coxford

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,777
Band H£4,533

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO16 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Philip Edward Crook

Coxford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Satvir Kaur

Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictSouthamptonE06000045
Parliamentary ConstituencySouthampton TestE14001500
WardCoxfordE05015495
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Coxford & Lords HillE02003552
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 004AE01017182
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 8BG

Is SO16 8BG (Coxford & Lords Hill) safe?

The area around SO16 8BG records about 115 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SO16 8BG?

The median sale price around SO16 8BG in Coxford & Lords Hill is £261,500 (about £307 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 8BG?

There are 15 schools close to SO16 8BG, including Fairisle Infant and Nursery School (Good), Fairisle Junior School (Good) and Compass School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO16 8BG?

SO16 8BG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 8BG (Coxford & Lords Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 8BG is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Philip Edward Crook (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.