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SO16 9PR

Blyth Close

Redbridge

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Overview

Postcode SO16 9PR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mansel Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
82.6%
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 1,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

82.6%

Approximately 82.6% 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.

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 0 ft away from SO16 9PR.

Flood risk

No risk

Redbridge & Millbrook West near SO16 9PR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO16 9PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Redbridge

Central

Walking directions to Redbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO16 9PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMansel ParkLargeWalking directions to Mansel Park

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
12,188.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
71.93(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.19(+154%)
Criminal damage and arson
14(+117%)
Public order
10.82(+78%)
Vehicle crime
7.64(+106%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
81.06%
Other White
31
9.63%
Other Asian
11
3.42%
African
5
1.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.55%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15%
Level 3 (A level)
30
15%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
103
78.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.09%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.55%
Other social rented
6
4.55%
Owns outright
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Redbridge

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£310
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£189K – £290K

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.

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£352,750£374
Semi-Detached32£282,500£327
Terraced49£255,000£291
Flats31£133,000£288

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£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
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£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
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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 20255, Blyth Close, Southampton, SO16 9PRFlatsLeasehold£147,000
25 Feb 2025Flat 100, Millbrook Towers, Windermere Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9FYFlatsLeasehold£60,000
16 Jul 202530, Colne Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9NUTerracedFreehold£234,000
26 Aug 20254, Hayburn Road, Southampton, SO16 9PGTerracedFreehold£215,000
02 May 202560, Buttermere Close, Southampton, SO16 9GLTerracedLeasehold£114,000

Schools

In the SO16 9PR postcode area, located within Redbridge & Millbrook West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO16 9PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of SchoolsVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryMansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of SchoolsCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNewlands Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 9PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO16 9PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Food BarnColne Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9FRWalking directions to The Food Barn
0.3 miLidlBrownhill Way, Southampton, SO16 0XSWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miArrow NewsEvenlode Road, Southampton, SO16 9DDWalking directions to Arrow News
0.5 miOne Stop104-108 Kendal Avenue, Southampton, SO16 9LYWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miWimpson StoresWimpson Lane, Southampton, SO16 4PYWalking directions to Wimpson Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Southampton district (2025-26).

Band A£1,511
Band B£1,763
Band C£2,015
Band D£2,266
Band E£2,770
Band F£3,274
Band G£3,777
Band H£4,533

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 9PR, 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)Redbridge & Millbrook WestE02003560
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Southampton 012EE01017245
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO16 9PR

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

The area around SO16 9PR 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.

What is the average house price near SO16 9PR?

The median sale price around SO16 9PR in Redbridge & Millbrook West is £247,000 (about £310 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO16 9PR?

There are 13 schools close to SO16 9PR, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Outstanding), Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools (Good) and Newlands Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO16 9PR?

The closest station to SO16 9PR is Redbridge in TfL zone 4, about 1,369 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around SO16 9PR?

SO16 9PR 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).

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

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

Data Sources

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.