Postcode SO17 1EA is located in an urban city, within the Portswood ward of Southampton in the South East region, and forms part of the Highfield & University area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year. The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Southampton Common.
Highfield & University has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Highfield & University has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highfield & University is £62,497 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from SO17 1EA.
Highfield & University near SO17 1EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St Denys located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | St Denys | N/A | Walking directions to St Denys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Southampton Common | Large | Walking directions to Southampton Common |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Portswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,221,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 56 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £289,000 |
10 year median price trend in Portswood
In the SO17 1EA postcode area, located within Highfield & University, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO17 1EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Waitrose | 121-131 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2FX | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.4 mi | Brookvale Convenience Store | Brookvale Road, Southampton, SO17 2NE | Walking directions to Brookvale Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 128-150 Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2NH | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | K's Market | Portswood Road, Southampton, SO17 2WE | Walking directions to K's Market |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.