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SO16 9GP

Romsey Road

Redbridge

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Detailed insights for SO16 9GP

Overview

Postcode SO16 9GP is located in an urban city, within the Redbridge area of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Maybush area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Maybush is £50,906 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 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Maybush has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,393 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Maybush has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.6%

Approximately 33.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Maybush is £50,906 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 38 ft away from SO16 9GP.

Flood risk

No risk

Maybush near SO16 9GP 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
4,645 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.84(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.98(-43%)
Other theft
6.48(+16%)
Public order
5.48(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-31%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
78.59%
Indian
30
9.58%
Other White
16
5.11%
Other Asian
10
3.19%
Other
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
26.17%
No qualifications
57
22.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.23%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
36
30.25%
Other social rented
32
26.89%
Owns outright
31
26.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.24%
Social rents from council
8
6.72%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Redbridge

Median price: £244,568
Price per sq ft: £302
Sales (last 12 months): 146
Typical range (middle 50%): £164K – £285K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Redbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£340,000£369
Semi-Detached40£277,500£316
Terraced58£255,000£290
Flats40£133,500£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Redbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Redbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Redbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9GP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9GP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026527, Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 9GRSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
10 Jul 202643, Barons Mead, Southampton, SO16 9TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000
19 Jun 202638, Barons Mead, Southampton, SO16 9TBTerracedFreehold£260,000
23 Mar 20265, Kern Close, Southampton, SO16 9RAFlatsLeasehold£118,000
23 Oct 20253, Kern Close, Southampton, SO16 9RAFlatsLeasehold£95,000

Schools

In the SO16 9GP postcode area, located within Maybush, there are 11 primary and 1 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 9GP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableCompass SchoolPupil referral unit
0.4 miPrimaryFairisle Infant and Nursery SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miPrimaryFairisle Junior SchoolFoundation school

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 9GP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 9GP
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
0.3 miTesco ExpressMercator Close, Southampton, SO16 4HPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miNisa Local403 Romsey Road, Southampton, SO16 9GJWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miCoxfordCoxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5FFWalking directions to Coxford

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

Local councillors

John Peter Edwards

Redbridge - 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
WardRedbridgeE05015501
ParishSouthampton, unparished areaE43000036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MaybushE02003555
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 007CE01017242
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 9GP

Is SO16 9GP (Maybush) safe?

The area around SO16 9GP records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near SO16 9GP?

The median sale price around SO16 9GP in Redbridge is £244,568 (about £302 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 9GP?

There are 15 schools close to SO16 9GP, including Compass School (Good), Fairisle Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Fairisle Junior School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SO16 9GP?

SO16 9GP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,393 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO16 9GP (Maybush) in Parliament and on the local council?

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