Postcode SO16 9GB is located in an urban city, within the Redbridge ward 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 125.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Redbridge & Millbrook West is £43,022 per year. The nearest station is Redbridge, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mansel Park.
Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.4% 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.
The average income per household in Redbridge & Millbrook West is £43,022 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from SO16 9GB.
Redbridge & Millbrook West near SO16 9GB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Redbridge located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Redbridge | Central | Walking directions to Redbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mansel Park | Large | Walking directions to Mansel Park |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £310 per square foot) in Redbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £352,750 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £282,500 | £327 |
| Terraced | 49 | £255,000 | £291 |
| Flats | 31 | £133,000 | £288 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £123,275 | £215,000 | £183,500 |
| 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 | £280,000 | £255,000 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £128,000 | £295,000 | £238,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £257 | £259 | £235 | £222 |
| 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 | £281 | £329 | £301 |
| 2026 | £332 | £253 | £322 | £291 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9GB.
In the SO16 9GB postcode area, located within Redbridge & Millbrook West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 9GB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Food Barn | Colne Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9FR | Walking directions to The Food Barn |
| 0.3 mi | Wimpson Stores | Wimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PY | Walking directions to Wimpson Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Arrow News | Evenlode Road, Southampton, SO16 9DD | Walking directions to Arrow News |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Mercator Close, Southampton, SO16 4HP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 403 Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 9GJ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO16 9GB, 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 9GB records about 125 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.
The median sale price around SO16 9GB in Redbridge & Millbrook West is £247,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SO16 9GB, including Newlands Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Outstanding) and Compass School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO16 9GB is Redbridge in TfL zone 4, about 1,405 m away, serving the Central line.
SO16 9GB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,500 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 9GB is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Peter Edwards (Reform UK).
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.