Postcode SO16 9GU 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 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 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 0.5 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.
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.
Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 100.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.6% 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 99 ft away from SO16 9GU.
Redbridge & Millbrook West near SO16 9GU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Redbridge | Central | Walking directions to Redbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mansel Park | Large | Walking directions to Mansel Park |
| 0.2 mi | Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Green Park |
| 0.4 mi | Chiltern Green | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 26, Colwell Close, Southampton, SO16 9GW | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 21, Cherwell Crescent, Southampton, SO16 9DA | Terraced | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 41, Sedbergh Road, Southampton, SO16 9GZ | Terraced | Freehold | £297,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 65, Sedbergh Road, Southampton, SO16 9GZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 108, Brookwood Road, Southampton, SO16 9AN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the SO16 9GU 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.
| 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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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO16 9GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 104-108 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Arrow News | Evenlode Road, Southampton, SO16 9DD | Walking directions to Arrow News |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Redbridge Road, Southampton, SO15 0LT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Cumbrian Way, Southampton, SO16 4AT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Pennine Road, Southampton, SO16 4PN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9GU, 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 9GU 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.
The median sale price around SO16 9GU in Redbridge is £244,568 (about £302 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SO16 9GU, including Redbridge Primary School (Good), Redbridge Community School (Good) and Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO16 9GU is Redbridge in TfL zone 4, about 800 m away, serving the Central line.
SO16 9GU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Southampton Test covering SO16 9GU is Satvir Kaur (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Peter Edwards (Reform UK).