Postcode SO16 9SH 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Green Park.
Redbridge & Millbrook West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,711 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Redbridge & Millbrook West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 110.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from SO16 9SH.
Redbridge & Millbrook West near SO16 9SH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Redbridge | Central | Walking directions to Redbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Green Park | Medium | Walking directions to Green Park |
| 0.2 mi | Chiltern Green | Small | Walking directions to Chiltern Green |
| 0.3 mi | Brendon Green | Small | Walking directions to Brendon Green |
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 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO16 9SH.
In the SO16 9SH postcode area, located within Redbridge & Millbrook West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO16 9SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Pennine Road, Southampton, SO16 4PN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Auckland Road, Southampton, SO15 0SD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Redbridge Road, Southampton, SO15 0LT | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Cumbrian Way, Southampton, SO16 4AT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Arrow News | Evenlode Road, Southampton, SO16 9DD | Walking directions to Arrow News |
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 9SH, 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 9SH records about 111 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 9SH 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 9 schools close to SO16 9SH, including Tanners Brook Primary School (Good), Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit (Requires improvement) and Redbridge Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO16 9SH is Redbridge in TfL zone 4, about 956 m away, serving the Central line.
SO16 9SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,711 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 9SH 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.