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SO16 9DA

Cherwell Crescent

Millbrook

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Detailed insights for SO16 9DA

Overview

Postcode SO16 9DA is located in an urban city, within the Millbrook 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 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Millbrook is £275,000 (around £298 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £333,750. The nearest station is Redbridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mansel Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,115 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Redbridge & Millbrook West is £43,022 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from SO16 9DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Redbridge & Millbrook West near SO16 9DA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO16 9DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Redbridge

Central

Walking directions to Redbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 9DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMansel ParkLargeWalking directions to Mansel Park
0.2 miGreen ParkMediumWalking directions to Green Park
0.3 miChiltern GreenSmallWalking directions to Chiltern Green

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
6,138.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.28(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.56(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.9(+84%)
Public order
7.52(+24%)
Drugs
6.27(+127%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
82.2%
Other White
15
4.85%
Other Asian
13
4.21%
Bangladeshi
8
2.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.27%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
28.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
17.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
15%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
13.75%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
41.88%
Social rents from council
30
25.64%
Owns outright
26
22.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.55%
Other social rented
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Millbrook

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £298
Sales (last 12 months): 122
Typical range (middle 50%): £205K – £334K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £298 per square foot) in Millbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £515,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Millbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached52£337,500£319
Detached6£315,000£323
Terraced32£269,250£295
Flats32£138,500£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Millbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Millbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£128,000£247,500£198,500
2017£274,750£134,000£250,000£200,000
2018£257,500£132,500£265,000£209,950
2019£310,000£140,000£251,000£215,000
2020£313,750£134,500£267,500£218,000
2021£315,000£145,000£284,000£230,000
2022£307,500£137,000£310,000£269,000
2023£311,500£140,000£319,500£263,000
2024£420,000£141,250£321,500£252,500
2025£317,500£151,000£335,000£259,500
2026£305,000£145,000£340,000£277,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Millbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Millbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272£260£241£221
2017£236£242£259£211
2018£250£239£261£232
2019£228£236£264£235
2020£304£239£272£233
2021£297£246£276£251
2022£340£220£310£308
2023£306£252£328£312
2024£398£254£321£273
2025£323£268£318£294
2026£257£242£320£305
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Millbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 202521, Cherwell Crescent, Southampton, SO16 9DATerracedFreehold£275,000
06 Mar 20263, Welland Green, Southampton, SO16 9DLTerracedFreehold£295,000
27 May 202626, Colwell Close, Southampton, SO16 9GWFlatsLeasehold£160,000
08 Aug 202546, Teme Crescent, Southampton, SO16 9DHSemi-DetachedFreehold£273,000
28 May 20252, Martindale Terrace, Southampton, SO16 9JSTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the SO16 9DA postcode area, located within Redbridge & Millbrook West, there are 7 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.

Nearby schools for SO16 9DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryMason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist BasesCommunity school
0.3 miPrimaryNewlands Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.3 miPrimaryRedbridge Primary SchoolFoundation school

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 9DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 9DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miArrow NewsEvenlode Road, Southampton, SO16 9DDWalking directions to Arrow News
0.2 miOne Stop104-108 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LYWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miOne StopCumbrian Way, Southampton, SO16 4ATWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miAsda ExpressRedbridge Road, Southampton, SO15 0LTWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miTesco ExpressPennine Road, Southampton, SO16 4PNWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district.

Band A£1,588
Band B£1,852
Band C£2,117
Band D£2,381
Band E£2,911
Band F£3,440
Band G£3,969
Band H£4,763

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 9DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ross Ronald Mould

Millbrook - 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
WardMillbrookE05015498
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge & Millbrook WestE02003560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 012BE01017237
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 9DA

Is SO16 9DA (Redbridge & Millbrook West) safe?

The area around SO16 9DA records about 101 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SO16 9DA?

The median sale price around SO16 9DA in Millbrook is £275,000 (about £298 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 9DA?

There are 10 schools close to SO16 9DA, including Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases (Requires improvement), Newlands Primary School (Good) and Redbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SO16 9DA?

The closest station to SO16 9DA is Redbridge in TfL zone 4, about 918 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around SO16 9DA?

SO16 9DA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,115 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 9DA (Redbridge & Millbrook West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 9DA is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ross Ronald Mould (Reform UK).