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SO16 8DF

Dunster Close

Coxford

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Overview

Postcode SO16 8DF is located in an urban city, within the Coxford ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Aldermoor & Lordswood area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldermoor & Lordswood is £57,307 per year. The nearest station is Swaythling, about 2.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Southampton Sports Centre.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Aldermoor & Lordswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Aldermoor & Lordswood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Aldermoor & Lordswood is £57,307 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from SO16 8DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldermoor & Lordswood near SO16 8DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swaythling located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 8DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSouthampton Sports CentreLargeWalking directions to Southampton Sports Centre
0.3 miSouthampton Bike ParkSmallWalking directions to Southampton Bike Park

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
7,568.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.33(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.05(+14%)
Vehicle crime
3.05(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-53%)
Burglary
3.05(+17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
85.53%
Other White
20
6.58%
Irish
6
1.97%
Indian
5
1.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
4
1.32%
Total population: 304

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
35.32%
Level 3 (A level)
50
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
12.7%
No qualifications
26
10.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
45.08%
Owns outright
52
42.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.66%
Social rents from council
1
0.82%
Other social rented
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 8DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 8DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 20268, Dunster Close, Southampton, SO16 8DFTerracedFreehold£280,000
30 Jan 202631, Dunster Close, Southampton, SO16 8DFTerracedFreehold£298,000
12 Sept 202517, Dunster Close, Southampton, SO16 8DFTerracedFreehold£245,000
27 Jun 20251, Melville Close, Southampton, SO16 8DETerracedFreehold£290,000
28 Feb 20256, Melville Close, Southampton, SO16 8DETerracedFreehold£312,000

Schools

In the SO16 8DF postcode area, located within Aldermoor & Lordswood, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO16 8DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableRosewood Free SchoolFree schools special

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryOakwood Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHollybrook Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 8DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 8DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremierAldermoor Road, Southampton, SO16 5NUWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miTesco ExpressLordswood Road, Southampton, SO16 6LNWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 8DF, 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)Aldermoor & LordswoodE02003550
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 002CE01017183
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 8DF

Is SO16 8DF (Aldermoor & Lordswood) safe?

The area around SO16 8DF records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SO16 8DF?

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

What schools are near SO16 8DF?

There are 7 schools close to SO16 8DF, including Rosewood Free School (Outstanding), Oakwood Primary School (Good) and Hollybrook Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO16 8DF?

SO16 8DF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,876 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 8DF (Aldermoor & Lordswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 8DF 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.