Postcode SO16 9BQ is located in an urban city, within the Redbridge area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Redbridge & Millbrook West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 170.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Redbridge & Millbrook West is £43,022 per year. The median sale price in Redbridge is £244,568 (around £302 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £164,375 and £285,000. The nearest station is Redbridge, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Redbridge Wharf Park.
Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,969 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Redbridge & Millbrook West is £43,022 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 281 ft away from SO16 9BQ.
Redbridge & Millbrook West near SO16 9BQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redbridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Redbridge | Central | Walking directions to Redbridge |
| 0.6 mi | Totton | N/A | Walking directions to Totton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Redbridge Wharf Park | Medium | Walking directions to Redbridge Wharf Park |
| 0.3 mi | Redbridge Pocket Park | Small | Walking directions to Redbridge Pocket Park |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £244,568 (about £302 per square foot) in Redbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £340,000 | £369 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £277,500 | £316 |
| Terraced | 58 | £255,000 | £290 |
| Flats | 40 | £133,500 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £121,550 | £215,000 | £193,000 |
| 2017 | £253,100 | £135,000 | £233,500 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | £290,000 | £125,000 | £240,000 | £206,500 |
| 2019 | £275,000 | £132,750 | £242,500 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £307,500 | £120,000 | £235,000 | £225,000 |
| 2021 | £279,950 | £126,000 | £246,975 | £228,000 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £135,000 | £298,000 | £255,000 |
| 2023 | £360,000 | £149,500 | £275,000 | £250,000 |
| 2024 | £352,000 | £124,000 | £282,500 | £250,000 |
| 2025 | £352,750 | £137,500 | £275,000 | £250,000 |
| 2026 | £340,000 | £149,000 | £310,000 | £250,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £261 | £235 | £232 |
| 2017 | £315 | £271 | £251 | £260 |
| 2018 | £233 | £263 | £255 | £242 |
| 2019 | £278 | £260 | £270 | £225 |
| 2020 | £315 | £235 | £247 | £247 |
| 2021 | £299 | £243 | £285 | £261 |
| 2022 | £365 | £283 | £344 | £298 |
| 2023 | £354 | £356 | £305 | £286 |
| 2024 | £337 | £247 | £297 | £286 |
| 2025 | £356 | £280 | £325 | £298 |
| 2026 | £369 | £282 | £317 | £307 |
There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | 13, Gover Road, Southampton, SO16 9BQ | Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 47, Gover Road, Southampton, SO16 9BQ | Detached | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Flat 10, Leonards Court, Test Lane, Southampton, SO16 9JP | Flats | Leasehold | £68,500 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | Briar Rose, Coniston Road, Southampton, SO16 9BU | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 29, Coniston Road, Southampton, SO16 9BU | Detached | Freehold | £365,000 |
In the SO16 9BQ postcode area, located within Redbridge & Millbrook West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Redbridge Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Mar 2015. | |
Redbridge Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Mar 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Redbridge Community School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2023. | |
Redbridge Community School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Jul 2023
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Jul 2019. | |
Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jul 2019
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 9BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 104-108 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LY | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO16 9BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Peter Edwards
Redbridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Satvir Kaur
Southampton Test - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO16 9BQ records about 171 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around SO16 9BQ in Redbridge is £244,568 (about £302 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SO16 9BQ, including Redbridge Primary School (Good), Redbridge Community School (Good) and Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO16 9BQ is Redbridge in TfL zone 4, about 505 m away, serving the Central line.
SO16 9BQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,969 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 9BQ is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Peter Edwards (Reform UK).